A patient with a stable, closed fracture of the humerus caused by trauma to the arm has a temporary splint with bulky padding applied with an elastic bandage. The nurse suspects compartment syndrome...

A patient with a stable, closed fracture of the humerus caused by trauma to the arm has a temporary splint with bulky padding applied with an elastic bandage. The nurse suspects compartment syndrome and notifies the physician when the patient experiences

a. increasing edema of the limb.

b. muscle spasms of the lower arm.

c. rebounding pulse at the fracture site.

d. pain when passively extending the fingers.