The nurse is caring for a child who has a long leg cast. The child complains of increasing pain in the toes of the casted foot. Which initial action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. Call the healthcare provider to report increasing pain.
2. Administer pain medication.
3. Reposition the child in bed.
4. Check to see if the cast is too tight.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: While all of the actions are appropriate, the nurse's initial action is to assess for external factors that might be causing pain.
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