NCLEX PN Exam Practice Test Practice Question

The nurse in the outpatient clinic is talking with a client who sustained a distal fracture of the humerus and had a cast applied 2 days ago. Which of the following statements by the client would be a priority to follow up?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Difficulty extending fingers suggests nerve compression or compartment syndrome, a priority for follow-up. Other statements are less urgent.

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