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

Multiple Choice

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:

A) Administration of narcotics.
B) Administration of NSAIDs.
C) Cold application.
D) Encouraging oral fluids.
E) Maintaining bed rest.