The nurse cares for a client with sickle cell disease experiencing dyspnea, a temperature of 102 F (38.9 C)

Question

Which treatments should the nurse prepare to implement? Select all that apply.

A Packed red blood cell transfusion.
B Meperidine 50 mg I push now and every 4 hours.
C IV fluid normal saline bolus at 300 mL/hr.
D Supplemental oxygen to maintain saturation above 94%.
E Broad-spectrum antibiotics.

Answer 1

A Packed red blood cell transfusion.
C IV fluid normal saline bolus at 300 mL/hr.
D Supplemental oxygen to maintain saturation above 94%.
E Broad-spectrum antibiotics.