Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
While collecting data from a client who has a cast on his right leg, a nurse locates an area on the cast that feels warm to the touch. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a complication to the client's condition?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
A warm area on the cast suggests an underlying infection due to increased blood flow as the body fights the infection. Uneven cast drying, pressure, or poor circulation do not typically cause warmth.