During physical examination of a patient with sickle cell disease in a vaso-occlusive crisis, the nurse would be most likely to assess which hallmark finding?
A) Pale extremities
B) Dark urine
C) Jaundice
D) Acute pain

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Acute pain is the hallmark finding during a vaso-occlusive crisis in sickle cell disease, as sickled cells block blood flow, causing pain and tissue damage.

During Physical Examination of a Patient with Sickle Cell Disease