A patient recovering from surgery to repair a fractured femur is experiencing extreme pain and pulselessness. The nurse recognizes which treatment is indicated for this patient?

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Fasciotomy is indicated for this patient because the symptoms suggest compartment syndrome, which is a condition resulting from increased pressure within a confined body space, especially after a fracture or other injury. It can compromise blood flow and requires urgent surgical intervention to relieve the pressure.

A Patient Recovering from Surgery to Repair a Fractured Femur