A client arrives to the emergency room after a motor vehicle collision. The client is complaining of severe, stabbing pain to his right lower leg and the skin appears shiny and taut. The nurse positions the client’s right leg at which of the following levels?

A client arrives to the emergency room suffering from a crush injury. The client presents with symptoms of compartment syndrome. Which of the following symptoms is the most common sign that would lead the nurse suspect compartment syndrome?

A nurse is answering a call light for a client who reports that their broken arm suddenly hurts. Upon inspecting the arm in the splint, the nurse notes a major increase in swelling. The clients capillary refill is about 5 seconds long. The nurse prepares the client for which of the following?

A nurse is educating a client on signs and symptoms of compartment syndrome. Which of the following signs would be included? Select all that apply.

The emergency room nurse is assisting with a client that needs an emergency fasciotomy of the left arm. The nurse knows that which of the following should be completed first?

A client admitted with compartment syndrome is being prepared for a fasciotomy. The nurse knows that which of the following is the reason compartment syndrome requires the need of a fasciotomy?

A client arrives to the emergency room with a crush injury from a motor vehicle accident. The nurse is reviewing the client symptoms and knows that all of the following are signs of compartment syndrome except which of the following?

A client comes into the emergency room with a swollen, tight, painful leg. The nurse is concerned about compartment syndrome and knows that which of the following should be the nurse’s first action?

The surgical nurse is preparing the client for amputation because of compartment syndrome in the right arm. The nurse knows that which of the following should be done first?

A nurse is caring for a client who suffered a fall from a ladder and a subsequent Grade II hip and femur fracture. The client had surgery to repair it and is currently in a cast. On assessment, the nurse notes pallor and paresthesia, and the client reports increasing pain despite pain medications or elevation. The nurse is concerned for which possible complication?