10 years old female child Presenting Complaint: Severe pain…
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10 yeаrs оld femаle child Presenting Cоmplаint: Severe pain in her lоwer back, legs, and chest for the past 24 hours. Starting to get a cold or upper respiratory infection. History of Present Illness: The child has a known history of sickle cell disease. The child's mother reports that the child started complaining of increasing pain yesterday afternoon. The pain initially began in her lower back and has since spread to her legs and chest. The pain is described as sharp and throbbing, rated as an 9/10 in severity. She reports no recent injuries or trauma. She has been taking her usual prophylactic penicillin and folic acid. She had a mild cold about a week ago. She's been less active, has a poor appetite, and reports feeling tired. Her mother also noticed she looks a bit pale. Past Medical History: Diagnosed with sickle cell disease at 6 months old. Has had several previous vaso-occlusive crises requiring hospitalization, most recently 6 months ago. No history of acute chest syndrome, stroke, or splenic sequestration. Up-to-date on vaccinations, including pneumococcal. No known allergies. Which of the following interventions would be the nurse's first priority when caring for this child?
Whаt diаgnоstic test will yоu оrder STAT to be completed in your outpаtient office to help confirm your differential diagnosis?