Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client with a short arm cast for a fractured wristA nurse is collecting data from a client who has a short arm cast for a fractured wrist. Which of the following findings indicates impaired venous return in the affected arm?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Pain that is unrelieved by opioid analgesics can be a sign of compartment syndrome, which is a serious complication that can result from impaired venous return and increased pressure within the muscle compartments.