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A 12-year-old is diagnosed with a vaso-occlusive sickle cell crisis and complains of severe headaches. What should be the nurse's initial intervention?

Give oxygen at 6 liters per minute via nasal cannula. Assess the client's neurologic status. Give an intravenous dose of morphine. Increase the client's IV rate.

Correct Answer:

Assess the client's neurologic status.

Explanation:

Sickle cell crisis increases the risk of cerebrovascular accident (CVA); neurologic assessment is critical to detect changes early.

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