Heparin 7,000 units is ordered. Heparin 5,000 units per ml is available. How many milliliters (ml) should the nurse administer?

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Compartment syndrome is a condition characterized by increased pressure within a muscle compartment, leading to impaired blood flow and potential tissue damage. It can occur when swelling or bleeding within a confined space, such as a cast, causes increased pressure on the surrounding tissues.

Tingling in the toes and decreased sensation can be indicative of nerve compression or damage due to increased pressure in the compartment. It is important to recognize these neurological changes as potential signs of compartment syndrome.

Signs and symptoms of compartment syndrome may include:

1. Severe pain that is out of proportion to the injury or not relieved by pain medication.
2. Swelling and tightness in the affected area.
3. Numbness or tingling.
4. Pale or cool skin over the affected area.
5. Weakness or decreased sensation in the affected limb.
6. In severe cases, paralysis or loss of pulse in the affected area.

A paralytic ileus is a type of bowel obstruction characterized by the impairment or absence of normal bowel motility. It occurs due to the temporary paralysis or dysfunction of the muscles that propel food and waste material through the intestines. After surgery, paralytic ileus can occur as a result of the handling of the intestines during the procedure, the effects of anesthesia, or the body's response to inflammation and trauma.

The absence of bowel sounds is a key indicator of paralytic ileus. Normally, bowel sounds are present and indicate the movement of contents through the intestines. However, in a paralytic ileus, the bowel sounds may be diminished or absent due to the lack of peristalsis (wave-like contractions that move food along the digestive tract).