A Client in Sickle Cell Crisis Reports Taking a Recent

Multiple Choice

A client in sickle cell crisis reports taking a recent skiing trip that caused a respiratory infection from the cold weather. The client reports a pain level of 8 on a pain scale from 1 to 10. Which nursing diagnosis is a priority for this client?

A) Fluid Volume Excess
B) Risk for Self-Mutilation
C) Knowledge Deficit
D) Acute Pain