A nurse is caring for a 9-year-old client at a clinic. Exhibits Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options. The child’s is at highest risk for developing dropdown evidenced by the child’sdropdown.

The child is at highest risk for developing compartment syndrome evidenced by the child’s paresthesia. Rationale: Compartment syndrome is a serious complication of fractures, especially of the forearm, where swelling within the closed fascial compartments increases pressure and compromises blood flow and nerve function. The child’s paresthesia (tingling sensation) and slightly cool fingers indicate early neurovascular compromise, which is an early sign of compartment syndrome. While nondisplaced fractures have a lower risk than displaced fractures, close monitoring is essential because swelling and edema can still increase compartment pressure. Other options like non-union or osteomyelitis are long-term complications, and physical damage is too nonspecific compared with the acute risk of compartment syndrome.