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The nurse performs a focused assessment on a casted patient experiencing increased pain in the affected limb. The nurse notes pallor and swelling distal to the cast area. The patient reports increased pain upon passively moving the extremity. Which of the following fracture-related complications should the nurse be concerned about?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Pallor, swelling, and increased pain with passive movement are classic signs of compartment syndrome, a serious complication from pressure buildup in a casted limb. Fat and pulmonary embolisms involve systemic symptoms, and infection typically includes fever.

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