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Average Score: 70%
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The nurse is caring for a client who fractured her leg in a motor vehicle accident. A cast is applied. The nurse will assess which of the following? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A, B, C, E
Rationale
Assessing pulses, capillary refill, skin temperature, and neurovascular symptoms (pain, numbness, tingling, movement) ensures circulation and nerve function are intact; squeezing the cast is inappropriate.