A 26 year old male with a history of snake bites and binge d…

A 26 year old male with a history of snake bites and binge drinking, presents after challenging a snake to a staring contest. He lost. Upon arrival to the ED, the patient has wheezing and angioedema. His vital signs are the following: T 102.6F, HR 123, BP 168/95, RR 26, and O2 saturation of 95% on a 100% nonrebreather mask. The physician orders IV Solumedrol (a steroid), 2L of isotonic fluid, and Lactated Ringers @ 200cc/hr. The nurse knows the purpose of the fluid is to treat this complication of snake bites:

Upon assessment, you discover your patient who was admitted…

Upon assessment, you discover your patient who was admitted after being stabbed in the abdomen has a tender, tense, distended abdomen, and you are concerned about peritonitis and compartment syndrome. Which of the following would be evidence of compartment syndrome in the abdomen?