A nurse is assessing a child who is in sickle cell crisis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A. Constipation can occur but is not a direct symptom of sickle cell crisis; it’s more related to hydration and diet. B. High fever may occur due to infection, but it is not a guaranteed finding in every sickle cell crisis. C. Bradycardia is not typically associated with sickle cell crisis; tachycardia is more common due to pain and stress. D. Pain is the hallmark symptom of a sickle cell crisis due to vaso-occlusive episodes leading to ischemia and tissue damage.