The nurse caring for a child who has been put into a leg cast must be on the alert for signs of nerve and muscle damage. Which of the following symptoms might be an early warning signal that the child has developed compartment syndrome? The child
a) Has a weak femoral pulse
b) Feels increasing severe pain
c) Cannot plantarflex his foot
d) Has blue-looking nail beds on the toes
Answer: b)Feels increasing severe pain
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