NUR 2214 Study Guide Spring 2020 Exam 3

NUR 2214 Study Guide Spring 2020 Exam 3 1. Sickle cell anemia a. Definition/Pathophysiology • Sickle cell disease (SCD), which used to be called sickle cell anemia, is a genetic disorder that results in chronic anemia, pain, disability, organ damage, increased risk for infection, and early death • This disorder results in the formation of abnormal hemoglobin chains. • the clumped masses of sickled RBCs block blood flow, known as a vaso-occlusive event (VOE). VOE leads to further tissu...