Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
After a plaster cast has been applied to the arm of a child with a fractured right humerus, the nurse completes discharge teaching. The nurse should evaluate the teaching as successful when the mother agrees to seek medical advice if the child experiences which of the following?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Inability to extend fingers suggests possible nerve or circulatory compromise, requiring immediate medical attention.