Which Nursing Intervention Is Essential In Caring For A Client With Compartment Syndrome?

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Which Nursing Intervention Is Essential In Caring For A Client With Compartment Syndrome?

a) Wrapping the affected extremity with a compression dressing to help decrease the swelling b) Starting an I.V. line in the affected extremity in anticipation of venogram studies c) Keeping the affected extremity below the level of the heart d) Removing all external sources of pressure, such as clothing and jewelry
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Removing all external sources of pressure, such as clothing and jewelry

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