Question

A nursing student caring for a patient admitted for treatment of a sequestration sickle cell crisis is discussing this type of crisis with the instructor. Which statement by the nursing student indicates proper understanding of this type of crisis?

a) "Sequestration crises are primarily characterized by vaso-occlusion in small blood vessels."

b) "In sequestration crises, there is a sudden pooling of blood in the spleen, leading to its enlargement."

c) "This type of crisis is mainly caused by the formation of sickle-shaped red blood cells."

d) "Sequestration crises are associated with increased production of hemoglobin S."

Answer 1

The nursing student's proper understanding of sequestration sickle cell crisis involves the pooling of blood in the spleen, leading to its enlargement.

Step-by-step explanation:

A nursing student caring for a patient admitted for treatment of a sequestration sickle cell crisis is discussing this type of crisis with the instructor. The statement by the nursing student that indicates proper understanding of this type of crisis is:

b) "In sequestration crises, there is a sudden pooling of blood in the spleen, leading to its enlargement."

This statement is accurate because a sequestration crisis in sickle cell disease involves the pooling of blood in the spleen, leading to its enlargement. This can result in a decrease in the number of red blood cells available for circulation and can be life-threatening if not promptly treated.