A school-age child is admitted in vaso-occlusive sickle cell crisis.The child's care should include which intervention? (Select all that apply.)
A) Correction of acidosis
B) Adequate hydration
C) Pain management
D) Administration of heparin
E) Replacement of factor VIII

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The management of crises includes adequate hydration,minimizing energy expenditures,pain management,electrolyte replacement,and blood component therapy if indicated.The acidosis will be corrected as the crisis is treated.Heparin and factor VIII are not indicated in the treatment of vaso-occlusive sickle cell crisis.

A School-Age Child Is Admitted in Vaso-Occlusive Sickle Cell Crisis