A patient has a minor orthopedic injury to the arm. The nurse would suspect the development of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) based on which assessment findings?

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Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is characterized by prolonged and severe pain that may be disproportionate to the original injury, as well as limited joint mobility and changes in skin temperature and color (including cyanotic fingers). Fever, rash, vague abdominal pain with diarrhea, and other symptoms are not typically associated with CRPS.

A Patient Has a Minor Orthopedic Injury to the Arm