Which assessment findings would indicate to the nurse that a child with sickle cell disease is experiencing tissue ischemia?
A) Pain in the legs and chest
B) Bruising and nose bleed
C) Pale skin and fatigue
D) Fever and chills

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Pain in the legs and chest is a common symptom of tissue ischemia in sickle cell disease due to blocked blood flow from sickled cells.

Which Assessment Findings Would Indicate to the Nurse That a Child