NEUROLOGY
SURGERY
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Question
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Which patient assessed by the nurse is identified as most likely to be affected by sickle cell disease?
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A 14-year-old African American boy
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A 26-year-old Eastern European Jewishwoman
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An 18-year-old Chinese woman
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A 28-year-old Israeli man
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Sickle cell crisis patient evaluation warrants routine laboratory examination such as CBC with differential, a reticulocyte count, and a complete metabolic panel including liver function tests. Type and screen blood for possible transfusion if needed.
Detailed explanation-2: -Acute pain related to tissue hypoxia due to agglutination of sickled cells within blood vessels. Risk for infection. Risk for powerlessness related to illness-induced helplessness. Deficient knowledge regarding sickle cell crisis prevention. 12-Feb-2021
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