A Nurse Is Assessing a Child After an Open Reduction

question 6

Multiple Choice

A nurse is assessing a child after an open reduction of a fractured femur.A sign that compartment syndrome could be occurring would be:

• A)A pink,warm extremity.
• B)Pain relieved by pain medication.
• C)Dorsalis pedis pulse present.
• D)Prolonged capillary refill time with loss of paresthesia.

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