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

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Pain is the major symptom of a vaso-occlusive crisis in sickle cell anemia, caused by the blockage of blood flow due to sickled red blood cells.

Which Major Symptom Indicates to the Nurse That Patient Diagnosed