Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Practice Question

A client with sickle cell disease is admitted with a diagnosis of pneumonia. Which nursing intervention would be most helpful to prevent a vasocclusive crisis?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Hydration is needed to prevent slowing of blood flow and occlusion. It is important to perform the assessments in answers A, B, and C, but D is the best intervention for the prevention of the crisis.

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