A client with sickle cell disease reports severe pain and has fever and SpO2 89%. What is the nurse’s priority action?

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B. Provide oxygen, IV fluids, and pain control per orders — Vaso-occlusive crisis is treated with hydration, oxygen, and aggressive pain control. Cold can worsen sickling by causing vasoconstriction, so avoid cold packs.

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A. Restrict fluids to reduce swelling

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C. Apply cold packs to the extremities

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D. Administer iron supplements immediately