BACKGROUND: @entity3458 ( @entity3458 ) is primarily characterized by @entity158 . This @entity1118 with acute exacerbations is the most common reason for hospital visits, admissions, and readmissions, particularly in young adults (aged 18   39 years). @entity1 who present to the hospital for @entity158 crises often report that nurses lack knowledge of @entity3458 and, consequently, they do not provide appropriate, timely care. OBJECTIVES: Because @entity158 episodes often result in hospital admissions, this article highlights prominent issues that staff nurses need to know. METHODS: Using a review of the literature and case studies, the authors provide recommendations to improve care of adults with @entity3458 . FINDINGS: No objective signs of a sickle cell @entity158 crisis exist. @entity1 react to @entity158 in different ways and use various coping mechanisms in response. Suspected opioid addiction should not affect the provision of nursing care. @entity158 must be treated appropriately to decrease the potential for prolonged admissions and/or readmissions. @entity1 are to be acknowledged as experts and collaborated with in developing an appropriate plan of care. Advocacy on behalf of the @entity1 is important for better communication with providers. With this knowledge, nurses will be better equipped to provide the appropriate and timely care required to manage @entity158 crises experienced by individuals living with @entity3458 .

XXXX in adults: developing an appropriate care plan.

@entity1118 :: ('MESH:D059350', 'Disease') :: ['chronic pain'] @entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['Patients', 'patient', 'People'] @entity3458 :: ('MESH:D000755', 'Disease') :: ['SCD', 'Sickle cell disease'] @entity158 :: ('MESH:D010146', 'Disease') :: ['Pain', 'pain']
@entity3458 :: (MESH:D000755,Disease) :: ['Sickle cell disease']
