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SOLUTION

The nurse caring for an adolescent with sickle cell anemia who is experiencing a vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC) should follow the following interventions:

• Administer oxygen as prescribed.
• Administer pain medications as prescribed.
• Monitor vital signs.
• Provide hydration.
• Provide emotional support.
• Monitor for signs of infection.
• Monitor for signs of complications.