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The nurse is caring for a client who sustained a fractured tibia and fibula and has a cast applied to the extremity. Which of the following findings would indicate the client has developed compartment syndrome?

A. The development of petechiae over the chest B. A new onset of dyspnea and chest pain C. Severe pain that is unrelieved by an opioid analgesic D. Localized bone pain with a fever

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Severe, unrelieved pain is a hallmark of compartment syndrome, caused by increased pressure within a muscle compartment compromising circulation and nerve function. Petechiae and dyspnea suggest fat embolism, and bone pain with fever may indicate infection.

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