Summary Definition of Sickle Cell Anemia, Pathophysiology of Sickle Cell Anemia, Causes of Sickle Cell Anemia, Clinical Manifestations of Sickle Cell Anemia, Complications of Sickle Cell Anemia, Assessment and Diagnostic Findings, Medical Management of Sickle Ce

Sickle cell anemia is a severe hemolytic anemia that results from inheritance of the
sickle hemoglobin gene.

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Sickle Cell Anemia............................................................................................................. 1
What is Sickle Cell Anemia? .........................................................................................1
Pathophysiology.............................................................................................................1
Causes............................................................................................................................ 2
Clinical Manifestations...................................................................................................2
Complications................................................................................................................3
Assessment and Diagnostic Findings.............................................................................3
Medical Management.....................................................................................................4
Pharmacologic Therapy..................................................................................................5
Nursing Management.........................................................................................................5
Nursing Assessment.......................................................................................................6
Nursing Diagnosis..........................................................................................................6
Nursing Care Planning and Goals..................................................................................6
Nursing Interventions.....................................................................................................6
Discharge and Home Care Guidelines............................................................................9
Practice Quiz: Sickle Cell Anemia...................................................................................11




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