Maryland Next Gen NCLEX Test Bank Project Case Study Topic: (& standalone trend) Compartment Syndrome

Case Study Topic: (& standalone trend) Compartment Syndrome Author: Dawn Leukhardt, MSN, RN College of Southern Maryland LaPlata, Maryland Case Summary 23-year-old female client is admitted to the Medical-Surgical unit from the Post Anesthesia Care Unit following an open reduction and internal fixation for a compound fracture of the right tibia and fibula with application of a fiberglass cast. The right lower extremity is casted from the knee down, leaving the toes exposed. The client develops neurovascular changes consistent with compartment syndrome. Objectives 1. Identify the components of a neurovascular assessment. 2. Differentiate between acute and chronic complications related to fracture. 3. Recognize signs of neurovascular compromise related to compartment syndrome. 4. Identify changes in assessment data from trends. 5. Delegate care to the unlicensed assistive personnel appropriately. 6. Evaluate effectiveness of interventions on neurovascular status. Case Study Link Case Study QR Code SV_eX9s0hwdlD6QpBI Trend QR Code Trend Link SV_eIZJdMF4fvnMRPE Case References 1. Bruner and Suddarth (2022) Textbook of Medica