The nurse should watch for signs of potential complications in a young adult patient with a fractured femur with internal fixation and a long leg cast, such as: (Select all that apply.)
1. infection or osteomyelitis.
2. compartment syndrome.
3. pneumonia or stroke.
4. pulmonary fat embolus.
5. electrolyte imbalance.
6. nonunion of bone.
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