Case StudySickle cell anemia is an autosomal recessive disease, which increases the thickness of the blood and therefore affects the fluidity of the blood. This is due to the destruction of red blood cells, where the normal shape of red blood cells becomes a rigid sickle shape. As a result, enough oxygen does not reach vital organs. A vaso-occlusive crisis results from obstruction of blood flow by sickled blood cells. It is characterized by intense pain and in some cases; This can cause permanent organ damage. This article aims to formulate a nursing diagnosis, as well as a plan of care including nursing interventions and the methods to use to evaluate whether the interventions are successful (American Sickle Cell Anemia Association). Nursing diagnosis is a clinical assessment of health problems. experienced by a family or individual and their response to this health problem. This helps determine what interventions need to be put in place to achieve the desired outcome. This diagnosis allows the nurse to develop a care plan for the patient (National Institute of Health, 2002). In this case, the nursing diagnosis is a probable sickle cell crisis and the possibility of a change in self-perception linked to the notion of being different. of their peers. Here are some of the interventions, with their rationale and results. First, Maya and the family should be encouraged and supported to alternate intervals of rest and activity. The reason is that it will help their body reduce the demand for oxygen and also reduce the level of hypoxia. Maya should also be assisted in deep breathing movements and light body rotation exercises. Rationale: This promotes better thoracic expansion, which stimulates the circulation of secretions...... middle of paper ......nt of patients with sickle cell anemia. However, the choice of interventions must be made carefully in order to achieve the desired result, otherwise it may fail. Among the innervations listed here, advice is key. This can help patients feel hopeful and can contribute to a speedy recovery. Works Cited American Sickle Cell Anemia Association. Research. Retrieved from http://www.ascaa.org/Research.aspHockenberry, MJ & Wilson, D. (8th ed.). (2007). Wong's Nursing Care of Infants and Children (8th ed.). New York: Mosby Publishing Group. National Institute of Health. (2002). Management of sickle cell disease. Retrieved from http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/blood/sickle/sc_mngt.pdfSickle Cell Disease Association of America. Research and screening. Retrieved from http://www.sicklecelldisease.org/index.cfm?page=about-scd