Care of the patient with a blood or lymphatic disorder: When the 14-year-old African American boy comes into the emergency room in sickle cell crisis, what should be the primary focus of care?

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When the 14-year-old African American boy comes into the emergency room in sickle cell crisis, what should be the primary focus of care?

Rafael Del Rio · Accepted Answer

Pain control (opioids are mainstays of pain management. IV fluids to reduce viscosity of blood and O2 for relief of dyspnea are important,but pain control is paramount)

Care of the patient with a blood or lymphatic disorder

When the 14-year-old African American boy comes into the emergency room in sickle cell crisis, what should be the primary focus of care?

Pain control (opioids are mainstays of pain management. IV fluids to reduce viscosity of blood and O2 for relief of dyspnea are important,but pain control is paramount)

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