An 8 year old has a left femur fracture due to a motor vehicle accident and is placed in skin traction until surgery in the morning. During the nurse's assessment, she notices that the dorsalis pedis pulse is absent
What is the priority for the nurse to do next? 1. Notify the doctor immediately.
2. Give the ordered pain medication.
3. Release the skin traction.
4. Apply ice and elevate the foot.
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1. The absence of the pulse is a concern for lack of blood flow to the extremity.
2. The pain medication will not help regain blood flow.
3. Skin traction is not to be released without a doctor's order.
4. Ice and elevation decrease swelling and do not help to regain a pulse.
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