During the removal of a synthetic cast to the lower leg, the patient complains of heat inside the cast. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate to the patient?
a. "Do you feel some heat inside the cast?"
b. "The heat that you feel inside the cast is expected.".
c. "What is your pain level on a scale of 0 to 10?"
d. "The heat that you feel will dissipate by tomorrow.".
B
The nurse instructs the patient that the heat is normal and is generated by the vibrating saw. Re-flecting the patient's message is a reasonable response; however, the nurse responds properly by informing the patient that the heat is expected. A pain assessment is a reasonable response but does not address the patient complaint. The nurse should also state that the heat should diminish as the cast dries or within 20 to 30 minutes.
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