The nurse suspects compartment syndrome in a patient with a side arm cast and traction when observing which finding(s)? (select all that apply.)
a. Warm, rosy fingers
b. Intense pain in hand and fingers
c. Edema of fingers
d. Weak radial pulse
e. Tingling and numbness
B, C, D, E
Compartment syndrome is a restriction of blood flow that occurs in one or more muscle com-partments of the extremities. Compartment syndrome is caused by external or internal pressure. The main sign of compartment syndrome is severe, unrelenting pain that is out of proportion to the injury and unrelieved by narcotics. Decreased sensation, numbness and tingling, paleness of the skin, and weakness of the extremity are other signs. Warm, rosy fingers would be assessed as a sign of adequate perfusion.
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