Jоhn, а 17-yeаr-оld Africаn American male, arrives at the emergency department with cоmplaints of sudden, intense pain in his chest and lower back. He describes the pain as "sharp and throbbing," and rates it as a 9 out of 10. He has a known history of sickle cell anemia, diagnosed when he was a toddler. His mother reports that John has had similar painful episodes in the past, particularly after physical exertion or dehydration, but this episode seems more severe. Upon examination, John is found to be tachycardic (rapid heart rate) and mildly febrile (temperature of 100.8°F). He appears visibly uncomfortable and is reluctant to move due to the pain. Blood tests reveal a hemoglobin level of 7.5 g/dL (low), a high reticulocyte count, and an elevated white blood cell count, indicating inflammation or infection. How should John’s acute pain episode be managed in the emergency department?