The nurse is caring for a client who has had a fracture reduction using a cast. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to assess?
A) Cardiac and respiratory status
B) Renal and hepatic function
C) Sleep status
D) Sensation and mobility status
D
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After cast application, the nurse should assess circulation, sensation, and mobility in exposed fingers and toes every 1 to 2 hours. Assessment of cardiac, respiratory, hepatic, and renal status would be priorities if the client experienced multiple fractures or had an open reduction. The client's sleep status would be a low priority.
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