A nurse is collecting data on a client who has a femur fracture. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of fat embolism syndrome?

A. Fat embolism syndrome (FES) is often associated with fever, not a drop in temperature. B. Swelling below the injury is a common local response to fracture, not specific to FES. C. Petechiae on the chest, neck, or conjunctiva are a classic manifestation of FES, resulting from fat globules obstructing capillaries. D. Reduced distal pulses indicate vascular compromise, which is not a hallmark of fat embolism syndrome.