When doing an initial assessment for his shift the nurse finds that one of his patients is exhibiting signs of compartment syndrome
The nurse knows that the patient can permanently lose function in the extremity if the anoxic situation continues for longer than what?
A) 3 hours
B) 4 hours
C) 5 hours
D) 6 hours
Ans: D
Feedback: This major neurovascular problem is caused by pressure within a muscle compartment that increases to such an extent that microcirculation diminishes, leading to nerve and muscle anoxia and necrosis. Function can be permanently lost if the anoxic situation continues for longer than 6 hours. Therefore options A, B, and C are incorrect.
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