A nurse is assessing a child after an open reduction of a fractured femur. Signs that compartment syndrome could be occurring would be (Select all that apply.)
1. pink,warm extremity.
2. pain not relieved by pain medication.
3. dorsalis pedis pulse present.
4. prolonged capillary-refill time withparesthesia.
Answer:2,4
Rationale: The major serious complication postfracture reduction is compartment syndrome. A prolonged capillary-refill time with loss of paresthesia and pain not relieved by medication are signs of compartment syndrome.Pink, warm extremity,pain relieved by medication,and a present dorsalis pedis pulse would all be normal findings postfracture reduction.
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