Following the application of a cast to a patient's right lower leg, the nurse is monitoring for complications. Which assessment data leads the nurse to be concerned about a serious complication?
A. The patient complains of general discomfort in the lower-right leg.
B. The patient complains of numbness in the right foot and toes.
C. The toes on the right foot are pink and warm, and sensation is intact.
D. The patient reports itching under the cast.
Answer: B
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