What should a nurse who is documenting and reporting the signs and symptoms of an infection underneath a cast include in the medical record?
a. Elevated temperature
b. Tingling and decreased sensation
c. Full pulses and absence of pain
d. Swelling and diminished motor function
A
Elevated temperature on the affected extremity may be a symptom of an infection under the cast.
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