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

The correct answer is Choice A.Choice A rationaleHigh fever is a common finding in children experiencing sickle cell crisis. The crisis is often triggered by infections, which can cause fever. The sickled red blood cells can block blood flow, leading to tissue ischemia and necrosis, which can also contribute to fever.Choice B rationaleBradycardia, or a slow heart rate, is not typically associated with sickle cell crisis. The crisis usually causes an increased heart rate due to pain and the body’s stress response.Choice C rationaleConstipation is not a common finding in sickle cell crisis. The primary symptoms are related to pain and vaso-occlusion, which can cause severe pain and other complications.Choice D rationaleDecreased respiratory rate is not a typical finding in sickle cell crisis. The crisis can cause respiratory distress due to pain and hypoxia, leading to an increased respiratory rate.