The five Ps of compartment syndrome are: ...

[serike]

The five Ps of compartment syndrome are: (1)_____(2)_____(3)_____(4)_____(5)_____
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

The parents of a hospitalized 2-year-old need to leave the unit for a couple of hours to get some sleep. The nurse should:
 
  a. Tell the parents that one of them should remain with the child
  b. Instruct the parents to leave while the baby is distracted
  c. Tell the toddler that the parents are leaving, but will be back after lunch
  d. Leave the toddler alone to cry himself to sleep

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Answer to Question 1

Pain, pallor, pulselessness, paresthesia, and paralysis
Compartment syndrome can occur as a result of pressure on tissues resulting from edema or swelling. This pressure compromises the circulation and results in pain, pallor, pulselessness, paresthesia, and paralysis distal to the swelling. This is a medical emergency.

Answer to Question 2

C
Parents occasionally need to take a break. Do not encourage the parents to sneak out. This will damage the trust relationship and further traumatize the child. The nurse should provide comfort while the parents are gone.

[serike]

TYSM

[cdmart10]

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