An 18-year-old male patient broke his arm in a skateboarding accident. The arm was put in an arm cast. The patient states that he is unable to straighten his fingers
The nurse notes that the patient is experiencing Volkmann's contracture, which is due to what?
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. Therefore options B, C, and D are incorrect.
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