Identify the appropriate nursing intervention for an 8-year-old pediatric patient who was admitted with a sickle cell crisis and the following vital…
Question Answered step-by-step Identify the appropriate nursing intervention for an 8-year-old pediatricpatient who was admitted with a sickle cell crisis and the following vital signs: BP = 100/68, P = 120, RR = 20, O2 sat = 100%, pain = 8/10.1. Administration of high flow oxygen2. Administration of meperidine per physician’s order for vasoocclusive pain3. Application of cold compresses to affected joints4. Documentation of intake and outputIdentify the intervention that should NOT be completed when caring for a child who is receiving an IV medication.1. Checking the specified minimum dilution of the medication to be administered2. Checking the insertion site for patency prior to initiation of infusion or before administering the IV medication3. Informing the patient’s physician of any therapeutic drug levels of the medication being administered4. Informing the patient and family regarding the medication being administered, the expected action, and any expected side effects Health Science Science Nursing PSYC 403 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)


