To determine if a patient is experiencing compartment syndrome, which of the following is a priority area for nursing assessment?

A) Edema at the fracture site.
B) Deformity at the fracture site.
C) Presence of drainage on the cast.
D) Pain at fracture site above what would be expected.


Answer: D) Pain at fracture site above what would be expected

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