The nurse is continuing to care for the child. Exhibits Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options. The child is at highest risk for developing dropdown as evidenced by the child's dropdown.

Rationale for correct choices • Compartment syndrome: The child has a nondisplaced fracture of the radius and ulna, which can lead to swelling and increased pressure within the forearm compartments. Compartment syndrome is a serious complication that can compromise circulation and nerve function if not identified and treated promptly. Early recognition is critical to prevent permanent muscle and nerve damage. • Paresthesia: The child reports mild tingling in the fingers, indicating early sensory nerve involvement. Paresthesia is a key early sign of neurovascular compromise in compartment syndrome. Monitoring for worsening tingling, numbness, or pain is essential for timely intervention, such as fasciotomy if needed. Rationale for incorrect choices • Deep vein thrombosis: DVT is uncommon in pediatric patients, especially in the absence of immobility, central lines, or hypercoagulable conditions. While fractures increase risk in adults, it is not the highest-priority risk in this 9-year-old child with an acute upper extremity fracture. • Malunion: Malunion refers to healing of a fracture in an abnormal position. While possible, this risk develops over time and is not the immediate concern in the acute phase. Neurovascular compromise and compartment syndrome are more urgent. • Type of fracture: While the fracture type (nondisplaced radius and ulna) informs management, it does not by itself represent the complication risk. The clinical symptoms of tingling are more directly indicative of acute neurovascular compromise. • Ecchymosis: Bruising reflects local tissue trauma but is not a definitive indicator of compartment syndrome. Ecchymosis should be monitored but does not provide the highest-priority evidence of risk. • Location of fracture: The midshaft location guides treatment, such as splinting, but the presence of paresthesia is more directly associated with risk for compartment syndrome. Location alone does not indicate imminent neurovascular compromise.