The nurse is concerned that a client is demonstrating signs of compartment syndrome. Which of the following is considered a classical symptom of this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
1. Pain
2. Paraplegia
3. Paresthesia
4. Pink
5. Pressure
6. Pulselessness
1, 3, 5, 6
The classical symptoms of the six P's of compartment syndrome are pain, paresthesia, paresis, pressure, pallor, and pulselessness. The pink color and paraplegia are not part of the classic P's.
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