ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 7 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse assessing a client who has multiple fractures in his left leg notes increasing edema. The nurse should recognize this finding as an early manifestation of which of the following complications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increasing edema is an early sign of acute compartment syndrome, where pressure impairs blood flow, risking tissue damage.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 4 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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