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Sickle Cell Anemia

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Upon assessment of a 20 y.o. pt diagnosed with SCA you find the following s/s: abnormal behavior, slurred speech, and c/o a severe headache. As the pt's nurse what might you suspect the pt is experiencing? (Ciara Nitzel) CVA
What is usually the priority nursing diagnosis for a pt with SCA? (Ciara Nitzel) Altered tissue perfusion
What are the four main nursing interventions when caring for a client with sickle cell anemia? (Yuni) 1) Promote rest to decrease tissue's oxygen consumption 2)Give oxygen as prescribed if hypoxic 3)Pain management 4)Maintain fluid and electrolyte balance
Extreme anemia as a result of decreased RBC production? (Jessica) Aplastic
Increased rate of RBC destruction leading to anemia, jaundice, and/or reticulocytosis? Hyperhemolytic
What causes sickle cell patients to be more susceptible to infections? (Carla) The spleen is no longer able to filter out bacteria because it has become a fibrous mass.
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