Multiple Choice
A child with sickle cell anemia (SCA) develops severe chest and back pain,fever,a cough,and dyspnea.What should be the first action by the nurse?
A) Administer 100% oxygen to relieve hypoxia.
B) Notify the practitioner because chest syndrome is suspected.
C) Infuse intravenous antibiotics as soon as cultures are obtained.
D) Give ordered pain medication to relieve symptoms of pain episode.
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