When the nurse realizes that a child is in sequestration crisis, the nurse will assess for and most ...

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A Correct. The term sequestration crisis refers to the excessive pooling of blood in the liver and spleen. As more and ore of the child's blood leaves circulation, the decreased blood volume results in shock.
B Incorrect. Realizing that a child is in sequestration crisis, the nurse will not assess for and most likely need to initiate interventions for bleeding.
C Incorrect. Realizing that a child is in sequestration crisis, the nurse will not assess for and most likely need to initiate interventions for breathing difficulty.
D Incorrect. Realizing that a child is in sequestration crisis, the nurse will not assess for and most likely need to initiate interventions for cardiac arrest.