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The patient asks the nurse when they can return to their woodworking hobby. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate for the patient with a current ejection fraction of 18%?

A 19-year-old patient with a known history of sickle cell anemia arrives at the urgent care clinic, complaining of pain at a 10/10 in the lower back and both knees. They state they recently returned from a school skiing trip in the mountains.Vital signs: T 101.2°F, HR 112, RR 24, BP 130/84, SpO2 90% on room air.The nurse suspects the client is in a vasoocclusive crisis, and completes a health history to determine possible causes of the crisis. Which question is most important for the nurse to ask the patient?

The patient is admitted to the medical-surgical floor for further evaluation and treatment. Which of the following nursing interventions will the nurse plan to perform? (Select all that apply)

The patient is scheduled for therapeutic phlebotomy, with plans to continue every other week after discharge. The patient asks why they must undergo therapeutic phlebotomy. The nurse states:

The nurse notices the patient sits with their legs crossed for extended periods of time in their room. The nurse advises the patient to avoid crossing their legs while sitting. What is the primary reason for this instruction?

The provider orders Dobutamine PRN for a MAP < 65 mmHg. What is the primary reason for this intervention?

The nurse moves the patient into a high-fowler’s position with their legs dangling over the side of the bed. What is the primary hemodynamic goal of this specific nursing intervention?

The nurse gains IV access, draws blood for the ordered labs and places the patient on 1 L O2 with a nasal cannula. The patient’s O2 sat increases to 94%. The nurse reviews the diagnostic results once they are available, which confirm a diagnosis of vaso-occlusive crisis. The patient is admitted to the medical floor for further treatment. The nurse is planning care for the client. Which nursing diagnosis related to vaso-occlusive crisis should the nurse prioritize in the client’s plan of care?

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