Topics: Musculoskeletal - Clinical Quiz
A nurse is collecting data from a client following the application of a leg cast for the treatment of a fracture. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect to find first if the cast is too tight?
A. Toes cool to touch
B. Edema of the toes
C. Pallor of the toes
D. Inability to move toes
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A nurse is talking with a client who has a new diagnosis of acute bursitis in her right shoulder. Which of the following self-care strategies should the nurse recommend?
A. Range-of-motion exercise
B. Intermittent ice and heat
C. Elevation of the right arm
D. Corticosteroid therapy