A patient with a fractured tibia accompanied by extensive soft tissue damage initially has a splint applied and held in place with an elastic bandage. What early sign should alert the nurse that the patient is developing compartment syndrome?
A. Skin over the injury site is blanched when the bandage is removed
B. Distal pain unrelieved by opioid analgesics
C. Paralysis of the toes
D. Absence of peripheral pulses
Ans: B. Distal pain unrelieved by opioid analgesics
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