A 4-year-old girl is admitted to the hospital with sickle cell disease (SCD). On assessment, her Temperature is 37.2oC, Heart Rate is 124 bpm, respirations are 38 breaths/min, and BP is 70/40 mmHg. The nurse also notes the child is pale, listless, and has splenomegaly on exam. Which complication of SCD does the nurse suspect based on these findings?
[Answered]: A 4-year-old girl is admitted to the hospital…
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