The most common symptom of acute compartment syndrome is
A. severe pain, especially when the muscle is moved.
B. high fever accompanied by numbness and tingling.
C. elevated blood pressure that increases on movement.
D. fingers or toes of casted extremity feel cool to touch.
Answer: A
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