Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a patient who has had a new cast applied.The nurse is performing a neurovascular assessment so as to detect signs of possible compartment syndrome.Which of the following are signs of compartment syndrome? (Select all that apply.)
A) Inability to move body parts distal to the cast
B) Pain on passive motion of distal body parts
C) Hyperventilation
D) Tachycardia
E) None of above
Correct Answer:

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