Maria caregiver reports the child is in sickle cell crisis

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Maria Hernandez is a 6-year-old female who came into the emergency department about 10 minutes ago Maria's caregiver reports the child is in a sickle cell crisis. The child reports their "stomach and legs hurt and rates their pain as 6 on FACES pain scale. Maria's knees are swollen, red, and warm to touch. The child has a history of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and has been seen in the emergency department for frequent sickle cell crisesVital signs are blood pressure 128/74temperature 38.3^ C(100.9 heart rate 108/min; respirations 40; 89% on room air. Maria weighs 17.96 kg (39 lb. 9 ounces) After receiving handoff report, the nurse should determine the child's priority needs. Indicate if the child is a high priority or low priority using each of the priority frameworks below Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs High PriorityLow Priority Airway, Breathing, and Circulation High PriorityLow Priority Safety and Risk Reduction High Priority Low Priority Pediatric Proctored Exam Urgent vs. Nonurgent High Priority Low PriorityChronic vs Acute/stable vs unstable.

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