1. Hematological Disorders: Determining Priority Client A. Acute vs. chronic, urgent vs. nonurgent, stable vs. unstable -A client who has an acute problem takes priority over a client who has a chronic problem. -A client who has an urgent need takes priority over a client who has a nonurgent need. -A client who has unstable findings take priority over a client who has stable findings. B. Sickle Cell Anemia- Vaso-occlusive crisis (painful episode) -Acute (related to dehydration and decrease...

1. Hematological Disorders: Determining Priority Client A. Acute vs. chronic, urgent vs. nonurgent, stable vs. unstable -A client who has an acute problem takes priority over a client who has a chronic problem. -A client who has an urgent need takes priority over a client who has a nonurgent need. -A client who has unstable findings take priority over a client who has stable findings. B. Sickle Cell Anemia- Vaso-occlusive crisis (painful episode) -Acute (related to dehydration and decrease...