The morphine administered to Ms. Hughes was not effective in relieving her pain; this is a sign of potential compartment syndrome.

A. True

B. False

Answer is A. True.

Explanation:

Compartment syndrome is the condition which develop or occur through the increased pressure in the compartments or body space, most especially the legs and arms. This occur through some certain injuries like fracture, which causes bleeding in the muscle.

The only and best treatment for compartment syndrome is surgery.

In the case of Ms Hughes, she is believed to have developed a condition known as compartment syndrome, because patient with compartment syndrome, seem to continue to have increased pain despite the administration of morphine. And they keep complaining of unrelenting pain.