Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is caring for a toddler who had a cast applied 2 hours ago due to multiple fractures of the right hand.Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately to the charge nurse?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
A capillary refill of 4 seconds suggests impaired circulation, a critical finding needing immediate reporting. Immobility (A), swelling (B), and non-elevation (D) are expected or less urgent post-cast application.