The nurse gains IV access, draws blood for the ordered labs…
The nurse gains IV access, draws blood for the ordered labs and places the patient on 1 L O2 with a nasal cannula. The patient’s O2 sat increases to 94%. The nurse reviews the diagnostic results once they are available, which confirm a diagnosis of vaso-occlusive crisis. The patient is admitted to the medical floor for further treatment. The nurse is planning care for the client. Which nursing diagnosis related to vaso-occlusive crisis should the nurse prioritize in the client’s plan of care?