Review the Case Studies below and answer the associated questions.

Case Study #1

You are working in the ER caring for a 17-year-old child. The child presents in severe pain and complains of SOB. He states that he is having a sickle cell crisis.

1. Based on this information provided what is going on in this disease process?
2. What additional assessment and diagnostics are a priority for this patient?
3. Describe the potential treatment options, priorities of nursing care, and education that needs to be done for this family.

Case Study #2

You are working in the ER caring for a 10-year-old child. The child presents with severe bone pain, fatigue, and a fever. The initial findings appear to be consistent with acute lymphocytic leukemia.

1. Based on this information provided what is going on in this disease process?
2. What additional assessment and diagnostics are a priority for this patient?
3. Describe the potential treatment options, priorities of nursing care, and education that needs to be done for this family.

Case Study #3

You are working in the ER caring for a 9-year-old child. The child presents with extreme thirst and frequent urination.

1. Based on these assessment findings what is going on and why?
2. What additional assessment and diagnostics are a priority for this patient?
3. Describe the potential treatment options, priorities of nursing care, and education that needs to be done for this family.

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.