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the nurse has conducted teaching with a client in an arm cast about the signs and symptoms of compartment syndrome. the nurse determines that the client understands the information if the client states that he or she should report which early symptom of compartment syndrome?

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The nurse has conducted teaching with a client in an arm cast about the signs and symptoms of compartment syndrome.  The nurse determines that the client understands the information if the client states that he or she should report  early symptoms of compartment syndrome which are numbness and tingling in the fingers.  
Understanding compartment syndrome
Compartment syndrome is a condition when the pressure inside the muscle increases.  This increase in pressure can inhibit the blood supply to the nerves and cells in the muscles.  Compartment syndrome that occurs suddenly is an emergency condition that must be treated immediately.
The muscle compartment consists of muscle fibers, blood vessels, and nerves.  The muscle compartment is covered by a membrane called fascia which cannot expand.
Compartment syndrome is caused by swelling within a compartment, which usually results from an injury.  Since the fascia cannot expand, the swelling will increase the pressure within the compartment.
If the condition is not treated immediately, blood flow and oxygen supply to the compartment will be reduced.  As a result, muscles and nerves will be damaged, which can lead to permanent muscle death (necrosis).  
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The nurse teaches a client in an arm cast about the signs of compartment syndrome. The nurse determines that the client understands if they state they should report: numbness and tingling in the fingers.

What is compartment syndrome?

Compartment syndrome is bleeding or swelling within an enclosed bundle of muscles that is painful and potentially causes serious problems. These are 5 signs of compartment syndrome a patient should be aware of:

  1. Pain
  2. Pallor or the pale skin tone.
  3. Paresthesia or the numbness feeling.
  4. Pulselessness or faint pulse.
  5. Paralysis or weakness of movements.

They also should be aware of the early symptoms, which are numbness and tingling in the fingers.

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