A patient has an open reduction of a radial fracture and is casted. Several hours after the operation, the patient reports a throbbing pain in the arm. What nursing action is essential for the nurse to take?
a. Administer analgesics as ordered.
b. Perform neurovascular checks.
c. Notify the physician immediately.
d. Reposition arm.
ANS: B
Begin with data collection to determine what the next action to take is by performing neurovascular checks.
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