ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2019 with NGN Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing for early signs of compartment syndrome for a client who has a short-leg fiberglass cast. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
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Rationale: Intense pain with movement is an early sign of compartment syndrome due to increased pressure compromising tissue perfusion. Bounding pulses, erythema, and normal capillary refill are not typical early indicators.
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Question 5 of 5
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