Which of the following is an early sign of compartment syndrome?
a. a red streak in the forearm
b. loss of sensation in the involved body part(s)
c. swelling of one side of the body
d. sudden inability of the medications to relieve pain
D
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A Incorrect. An early sign of compartment syndrome is not a red streak in the forearm.
B Incorrect. An early sign of compartment syndrome is not loss of sensation in the involved body part(s). However, numbness in the digits below the affected compartment is a sign of compartment syndrome.
C Incorrect. An early sign of compartment syndrome is not swelling of one side of the body; however, swelling is noted in the digits below the affected compartment.
D Correct. An early sign of compartment syndrome is severe, unrelenting pain distal to the injury that is unrelieved by pain medications.
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