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A Client Is Admitted to the Emergency Department in a Sickle

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A client is admitted to the emergency department in a sickle cell crisis.The nurse assesses the client and documents the following clinical findings: temperature 102°F,O2 saturation of 89%,and complaints of severe abdominal pain.Based on the assessment findings,which intervention is the greatest priority?


A) Apply oxygen per nasal cannula at 3 L/minute.
B) Assess and document peripheral pulses.
C) Administer morphine sulfate 10 mg IM.
D) Administer Tylenol 650 mg by mouth.

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