Which of the significant neurovascular impairment symptoms, following a musculoskeletal trauma, should be reported to the physician? (Select all that apply.)
a. Extremity feels warm to touch
b. Slow capillary refill
c. Diminished or absent pulses,
d. Extremity pink in color
e. +1 edema of extremity
f. Unrelieved pain after administration of pain medication
B, C, F
Assessments of slow capillary refill, diminished or absent pulses, and unrelieved pain after administration of pain medication are complications needing immediate attention. The physician should be notified. The extremity should be warm to touch, pink in color, and may have a slight edema.
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