A trauma patient with a fractured forearm complains of extreme, throbbing pain at the fracture site, and paresthesia in his wrist and hand. Upon further assessment you note that his forearm is extremely edematous and you are now having difficulty palpating a radial pulse. You emergently notify the physician because you suspect:
A. Compartment Syndrome
B. Fat Emboli
C. Hypothermia
D. Rhabdomyolysis
Answer: A. Compartment Syndrome
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