What are the signs and symptoms of compartment syndrome? (Select all that apply.)

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Compartment syndrome is a condition in which the pressure in a closed space within the body, such as a muscle compartment, becomes abnormally high, which leads to decreased blood flow to the tissues within that space. The signs and symptoms of compartment syndrome include decreased peripheral pulse, tingling in an extremity or area, pain that is out of proportion to the injury, swelling and tightness over the affected area, and eventually, loss of muscle function. Increased draining is not a sign of compartment syndrome. Therefore, the correct choices are A and D.

What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Compartment Syndrome? (Select