The Nurse Is Caring for a Preschool Child with a Cast

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a preschool child with a cast applied recently for a fractured tibia.Which assessment findings indicate possible compartment syndrome? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Palpable distal pulse
• B) Capillary refill to extremity of <3 seconds
• C) Severe pain not relieved by analgesics
• D) Tingling of extremity
• E) Inability to move extremity

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