A patient, age 24, has a compartment syndrome after a fracture of his radius and ulna. Nursing assessment will include careful observation for signs and symptoms of
a. buccal petechiae.
b. thromboembolism.
c. Volkmann's contracture.
d. fat embolism.
C
Volkmann's contracture is a permanent contracture that can occur as a result of circulatory obstruction secondary to compartment syndrome.
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In determining a study's feasibility, which of the following statements are true, regarding the time needed for study completion? (Select all that apply.)
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