Question

Melissa, a 15 year old African American, is diagnosed with sickle cell anemia. She comes to the hematology clinic with a complaint of intense pain in the lower extremities and joints. Melissa recently attended an ice-skating party This case study has 3 questions 1. What type of conditions can trigger the onset of a sickling event? experiencing? sickling events? 2. What would be the cause of the pain that Melissa is Ith teaching can the nurse provide to help prevent

Answer 1

ANSWERS :

1. People with inherit two copies of gene each one from one parent, people with one copy of sickle cell gene

2. The cause of pain that Melissa is experiencing is due to vascular occlusion.

3.The following health educations that a nurse can provide to prevent sickling events. They are :

* Educate the patient to drink plenty of oral fluids

* Educate the patients to avoid exposure to the places where oxygen level is low

* Educate to avoid and to protect from hot and cold environmental temperatures

* Educate to take frequent rests in between of the activities

* Educate to careful monitor for the symptoms of sickle cell anemia and immediate consultation with the physician.