Which major symptom in a patient with sickle cell anemia indicates to the nurse,the patient is experiencing a vaso-occlusive crisis?
A) Peripheral edema
B) Pain
C) Petechiae
D) An enlarged spleen

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Vaso-occlusive crisis is extremely painful and may last for days or even weeks,with an average duration of 4 to 6 days.
Vaso-occlusive crisis is extremely painful; it does not promote peripheral edema.
Vaso-occlusive crisis is extremely painful; it does not promote petechiae.
Vaso-occlusive crisis is extremely painful; it does not lead to an enlarged spleen.

Which Major Symptom in a Patient with Sickle Cell Anemia