The nurse is working with a child who is experiencing a complication of fractures known as compartment syndrome. Which of the following signs and symptoms is this child most likely to have?
a. headache, dizziness, blurred vision, and sensitivity to the sun
b. nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea for 2 weeks
c. a shifting of fluid and electrolytes into the intracellular space
d. paresthesia, severe pain, and severe swelling of the digits below the affected compartment
D
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A Incorrect. Headache, dizziness, blurred vision, and sensitivity to the sun are not the signs and symptoms of compartment syndrome.
B Incorrect. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea for 2 weeks are not the signs and symptoms of compartment syndrome.
C Incorrect. A shifting of fluid and electrolytes into the intracellular space are not the signs and symptoms of compartment syndrome.
D Correct. The signs and symptoms of compartment syndrome include paresthesia, severe pain, and severe swelling of the digits below the affected compartment.
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