Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
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. The nurse also notices an odor in the area of the cast. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a complication to the client's condition?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Warmth and odor from the cast indicate an underlying infection, a significant complication.