Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
A 4 year-old has been hospitalized for 24 hours with skeletal traction for treatment of a fracture of the right femur. The nurse finds that the child is now crying and the right foot is pale with the absence of a pulse. What should the nurse do first?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Notify the health care provider. The findings are indicative of circulatory impairment. The health care provider must be notified immediately.