Question

A preschool-age child with sickle cell anemia is admitted to the health care facility in vaso-occlusive crisis after developing a fever and joint pain. what is the nurse's highest priority when caring for this child?

Answer 1

sickle cell Anemia : Hemoglobin SS disease (Hb SS); Sickle cell disease ... Sickle cell anemia is caused by an abnormal type of hemoglobin called hemoglobin S. Hemoglobin is a protein inside red blood cells . Sickle cell disease, the most common hereditary blood disease in the world, is the result of an atypical hemoglobin called S (Hb S). which, when homozygous (Hb SS) is the cause of sickle cell anemia. Changes of puberty, correlated with a delayed growth spurt, begin late in both male and female sickle cell anemia individuals with repercussions on sexuality and reproduction.

nurse's highest priority when caring for this child:

• provoid fluid..
• observe patient duringlood transfusion.
• monitoring vital signs.
• prooiding for the emotional health of the chaild and family is essential.

Answer 2

The correct answer is: nurse should provide fluids to patient (rehydratration).

Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the gene which encodes for hemoglobin (oxygen carrying protein). Patients with this disorder often experience vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC), condition caused by the blockage of small blood vessels. Oxygen supply to the tissue is blocked and that causes pain and injuries. VOC is usually triggered by dehidratation, so, rehydration is recommended. Oxygen therapy and opioids use are also the way for VOC treatment.