When assessing your trauma patient, you note that he is complaining of pain, parathesia and pressure in his lower right leg. Upon your examination you note that his lower ring leg is pale and does NOT have a pulse. These findings are indicative of:
A. Severe internal hemorrhaging.
B. Deep vein thrombosis.
C. Compartment syndrome.
D. Arterial rupture and shock.
Answer: C. Compartment syndrome.
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