Factors causing previous crisis. The patient is asked to identify factors that precipitated previous crisis and measures the patient uses to prevent and manage the crisis
Pain levels. Pain levels should always be monitored using a pain intensity scale.
Characteristics of pain. The quality, frequency, and factors that aggravate or alleviate the pain are included in the assessment.
Infection. Because patients with sickle cell anemia are susceptible to infections, they are assessed for the presence of any infectious process.
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