A male patient with an arm cast states that he is unable to straighten his fingers. The nurse notes that the patient is experiencing Volkmann's contracture, which is due to:
A) Obstructed arterial blood flow to the forearm and hand
B) Obstructed venous blood flow from the forearm and hand
C) The cast being applied too loosely
D) Muscle spasm of the forearm
Ans: A
Feedback: Volkmann's contracture occurs when arterial blood flow is restricted to the forearm and hand and results in contractures of the fingers and wrist.
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