ATI Nurs285 Med Surg Exam

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A nurse notes increasing edema in the calf of a client who has multiple fractures of the leg. The nurse should recognize that increasing edema is a manifestation of which of the following complications?

A. Pulmonary embolism B. Fat embolism syndrome C. Acute compartment syndrome D. Malignant hypothermia

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Increasing edema in the calf suggests acute compartment syndrome, where swelling increases pressure in a muscle compartment, risking tissue damage.

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