The 28-year-old client diagnosed with sickle cell anemia has been admitted to the medical unit for a vasoocclusive crisis. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
1. Elevate the head of the client’s bed.
2. Administer the narcotic analgesic.
3. Apply oxygen via nasal cannula.
4. Initiate intravenous fluids.
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