A patient reports pain after application of a cast to treat a left lower tibial fracture. The nurse monitors the left foot. Which symptoms would the nurse identify as compartment syndrome? Select all that apply. The patient reporting severe, increasing pain after application of a cast The patient reporting itching under the cast The patient having sluggish capillary refill to the left foot The patient reporting that the cast is heavy and awkward The patient stating that they have a tingling in their toes and distal portion of their foot.
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