Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
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The nurse is caring for a client with a history of a fractured tibia who is in a cast. The client complains of pain unrelieved by medication. The nurse should:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Unrelieved pain in a casted tibia may indicate compartment syndrome or infection, requiring immediate physician notification. Ice and elevation are insufficient, and massage is contraindicated.