The nurse is caring for a patient who has had a new cast applied.The nurse is performing a neurovascular assessment so as to detect signs of possible compartment syndrome.Which of the following are signs of compartment syndrome? (Select all that apply.)

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Signs of development of compartment syndrome,cast syndrome,or severe claustrophobia may result from snugness of cast,common for patients in spica or body cast.Observe patient for signs of pain or anxiety; ask patient to rate pain on a scale from 0 to 10; observe for inability to move body parts distal to cast,pain on passive motion of distal body parts,hyperventilation,swallowing of air (aerophagia),nausea and/or vomiting,tachycardia,and blood pressure elevation.

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