Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Disease ( 15 Questions)
A nurse is performing a comprehensive assessment of a patient with sickle cell disease.
Which of the following assessments are essential for monitoring signs and symptoms related to sickle cell disease? .
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Renal Failure Renal failure is not the most likely complication in this case. The client's sharp chest pain, aggravated by deep breaths, is more consistent with the symptoms of Acute Chest Syndrome. This syndrome is a common complication of sickle cell disease and is characterized by chest pain, fever, cough, and shortness of breath. While kidney complications can occur in sickle cell disease, they are not the primary concern based on the client's presentation.
Acute Chest Syndrome is a more pressing concern due to its potential to lead to severe respiratory distress.
Functional Asplenia Functional asplenia may contribute to the risk of infections in individuals with sickle cell disease, but it is not the primary cause of the client's current symptoms. The client's chest pain and difficulty breathing are more indicative of Acute Chest Syndrome, a serious and potentially life-threatening complication of sickle cell disease.
Choice B rationale:
Renal Failure Renal failure is not the most likely complication in this case.
The client's sharp chest pain, aggravated by deep breaths, is more consistent with the symptoms of Acute Chest Syndrome.
This syndrome is a common complication of sickle cell disease and is characterized by chest pain, fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
While kidney complications can occur in sickle cell disease, they are not the primary concern based on the client's presentation.
Choice C rationale:
Acute Chest Syndrome is a more pressing concern due to its potential to lead to severe respiratory distress.
Choice D rationale:
Functional Asplenia Functional asplenia may contribute to the risk of infections in individuals with sickle cell disease, but it is not the primary cause of the client's current symptoms.
The client's chest pain and difficulty breathing are more indicative of Acute Chest Syndrome, a serious and potentially life-threatening complication of sickle cell disease.