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    ATI PN Nursing Care of Children 2020 with NGN II Proctored Exam

    A nurse is collecting data from a child who has sickle cell anemia and is experiencing a vaso- occlusive crisis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A reason: Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) is not a typical symptom of a vaso-occlusive crisis in sickle cell anemia. Choice B reason: Pruritus (itching) is not a typical symptom of a vaso-occlusive crisis in sickle cell anemia. Choice C reason: Polyuria (excessive urination) is not a typical symptom of a vaso-occlusive crisis in sickle cell anemia. Choice D reason: Abdominal pain is a common symptom of a vaso-occlusive crisis in sickle cell anemia. This pain is due to the obstruction of blood flow in the small vessels of the abdomen, leading to tissue ischemia and pain.

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