Problem: You are working in the ER caring for a 17-year-old child. The child presents in severe pain and complains of SOB. He states that he is having a sickle cell crisis.
1. Based on this information provided what is going on in this disease process?
2. What additional assessment and diagnostics are a priority for this patient?
3. Describe the potential treatment options, priorities of nursing care, and education that needs to be done for this family.