An expected outcome of cast application that the nurse evaluates is:
a. skin irritation at the cast edges.
b. decreased capillary refill and pallor.
c. tingling and numbness distal to the cast.
d. slight edema, soreness, and limited range of motion.
D
Expected outcomes after completion of the procedure: Patient initially experiences only slight edema, soreness, mild pain, and some limitation of active range of joint motion (ROJM) from being in the cast. Expected outcomes after completion of the procedure: Skin around proximal and distal cast edges remains intact without irritation, is free of pressure and friction from the cast edges, and is warm and of normal color with capillary refill of 3 seconds or less; and the patient verbalizes no abnormal or unusual sensations and is able to move the fingers or toes below the casted part. Neurovascular function to the body part is maintained.
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