The nurse is caring for a patient who has a closed reduction of the ulna with a cast applied. Later the patient reports left arm pain. What should the nurse do?
a. Administer an analgesic as ordered.
b. Perform neurovascular check on fingers.
c. Notify the physician immediately.
d. Pad the edges of the cast.
ANS: B
Begin with data collection to determine what the next action to take is by performing neurovascular checks.
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