Every transport program should have a:

Questions

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A 22-yeаr-оld femаle with а histоry оf sickle cell disease presents to the emergency department with severe pain in her abdomen and legs. She reports that the pain started suddenly and rates it as 9/10. She appears anxious and is guarding her abdomen. Vital signs reveal: temperature 101°F, pulse 120 bpm, respiratory rate 22 breaths/min, and blood pressure 100/60 mmHg. Her hemoglobin level is 6 g/dL, and she has a history of multiple hospitalizations for vaso-occlusive crises. For the following question complete the following Box 1 Contributing Factors - Identify the key factor that could contribute to the patient's current sickle cell crisis.  Box 2 Patient Outcomes - Which of the following outcomes should the nurse prioritize for this patient?  Box 3 Prioritization - Considering the patient's presentation, what is the priority nursing intervention upon arrival in the emergency department? 1. Contributing Factors 3. Prioritization 2. Patient Outcomes A. Dehydration and infection A. Administering an opioid analgesic for pain relief A. Reduction of pain to 3/10 or lower B. Overhydration and recent surgery B. Initiating intravenous fluids to prevent dehydration B. Maintenance of oxygen saturation above 95% C. Exposure to cold and high altitude C. Obtaining a blood sample for a complete blood count C. Administration of intravenous fluids and analgesics D. Inadequate pain management and genetic predisposition D. Monitoring for signs of acute chest syndrome