Practice Question
A nurse is reviewing data for four children. Which of the following children should the nurse assess first?
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Correct Answer:
A 10-year-old child who has sickle cell anemia who reports severe chest pain
Rationale:
💔 In a child with sickle cell anemia, severe chest pain may indicate acute chest syndrome, a life-threatening complication characterized by pulmonary infiltrates, hypoxia, and infection or infarction of lung tissue.
💔 It can rapidly progress to respiratory failure if not addressed immediately. This condition requires urgent assessment, oxygen, pain control, hydration, and often antibiotics.
💔 While other choices show concerning findings, this child presents the most immediate risk of deterioration.
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This question is from RN ATI Paediatrics Final Exam 2 which contains 46 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pediatrics
- Answer Choices: 4