NCLEX RN Exam Questions Practice Question
The nurse is caring for a client following cast application for a fractured ulna. Which finding should be reported to the doctor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Paresthesia (numbness or tingling) in the fingers suggests nerve compression or compromised circulation possibly from a tight cast and requires immediate reporting. Pain is expected and warm fingers with a pulse are normal findings.
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