Question

The nurse is assessing a school-aged child with sickle-cell anemia. Which assessment finding is consistent with this child's diagnosis?

Answer 1

Slightly yellow sclera assessment finding is consistent with this child's diagnosis.

What is  sickle-cell anemia?

• A group of issues that cause red blood cells to deteriorate and misform.
• A sickle cell gene deficiency is the root of sickle cell disease (SCD).
• Two sickle cell genes, one from each parent, are present in sickle cell disease patients at birth. Sickle cell trait refers to having one sickle cell gene from birth.
• Sickle cell disease is a group of genetic disorders that causes red blood cells to twist into a sickle shape.
• Early cell death causes sickle cell anemia, which can also obstruct blood flow and hurt (sickle cell crisis).
• Sickle cell disease results in infections, fatigue, and pain.
• Treatment options include medication, blood transfusions, and bone marrow transplants on occasion.

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