Signs and symptoms of compartment syndrome in the lower extremities include (Select all that apply.)
a. paresis.
b. increased pain.
c. pain in the affected extremity.
d. swelling in the affected extremity.
e. decrease pulses and capillary refill.
f. increase urinary output.
A, B, C, D
Clinical manifestations of compartment syndrome include obvious swelling and tightness of an extremity, paresis, and pain of the affected extremity. Diminished pulses and decreased capillary refill do not reliably identify compartment syndrome because they may be intact until after irreversible changes have occurred. Elevated intracompartmental pressures confirm the diagnosis.
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