A client who has undergone aortoiliac bypass graft surgery for peripheral arterial disease has developed compartment syndrome. What nursing intervention would be most appropriate for this client?
A. Carry out passive range-of-motion exercise on the affected limb to increase flex-ibility.
B. Prepare the client for return to the operative suite for surgical correction.
C. Medicate the client for pain and place the client in a knee-chest position.
D. Loosen the dressing and elevate the extremity to the level of the heart.
D
When a client develops compartment syndrome, the nurse should remove or loosen the dressing and elevate the extremity to the level of the heart. In addition, the nurse must also notify the health care provider immediately.
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