A patient has a minor orthopedic injury to the arm. The nurse would suspect the development of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) based on which assessment findings?
1. The patient complains of widespread pain and has limited joint mobility.
2. The patient has a fever and a rash over the injured area.
3. The patient complains of vague abdominal pain with diarrhea.
4. The patient's fingers are cyanotic.
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Rationale 1: Diffuse pain and altered mobility after a local injury are findings associated with CRPS.
Rationale 2: Fever and rash are not associated with CRPS.
Rationale 3: Abdominal pain and diarrhea are not associated with CRPS.
Rationale 4: Cyanosis of the fingertips is not associated with CRPS.
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