Ms. Soha was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia and has had multiplecrises requiring hospitalization.  Ms. Soha states that the pain

  

Ms. Soha was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia and has had multiplecrises requiring hospitalization.  Ms. Soha states that the pain in her chest is an 8 on a 0-10 scale. She describes the pain as a constant burning pain. Her vital signs are temperature of 100.8F, blood pressure 120/76, pulse 96, and respiration rate of 22. Her oxygen saturation on room air is 94%. She is having some difficulty breathing and is placed on 2 liters of oxygen by nasal cannula. She explains that in the past she has been given morphine for the pain and prefers to use.  Her blood work reveals the following values: white blood cell count (WBC) 18,000, Red Blood Cell count (RBC) 3/106, hemoglobin (Hgb or hg) 7.5 g/dL, hematocrit 21.8%, and reticulocyte count 23%. Ms. Fox is admitted for pain management antibiotic treatment and respiratory support.   1.      What factors should be assessed to determine the patient’s education. Health Science Science Nursing BIO 101 Share (0)