You are caring for a patient who is complaining of diffuse musculoskeletal pain, shortness of breath, and atraumatic priapism. You suspect:

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The symptoms of diffuse musculoskeletal pain, shortness of breath, and atraumatic priapism all point towards a sickle cell vaso occlusive crisis, which is a common complication in individuals with sickle cell disease. Sickle cell hematologic crisis may cause fatigue, pallor, tachycardia, and hypotension, but it would not explain the other symptoms presented. Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) and AML may cause joint pain and shortness of breath, but would not cause priapism.

You Are Caring for a Patient Who Is Complaining of Diffuse