A seven-year-old child is admitted in sickle-cell crisis. The nurse is concerned with reducing the child's pain. Recognizing that any activity that reduces the sickling will reduce the pain, nursing activities will include: Standard Text: Select all that apply.
A)Administration of narcotics.
B)Administration of NSAIDs.
C)Cold application.
D)Encouraging oral fluids.
E)Maintaining bed rest.

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Administration of narcotics (A) and NSAIDs (B) can help manage the pain associated with sickle cell crisis. Encouraging oral fluids (D) helps to hydrate the body, reducing blood viscosity and thus sickling. Maintaining bed rest (E) reduces oxygen demand on the body, which can also help minimize sickling. Cold application (C) is not recommended as it can cause vasoconstriction, potentially worsening sickling and pain.

A Seven-Year-Old Child Is Admitted in Sickle-Cell Crisis