Mock NCLEX RN Exam Practice Question

The nurse is caring for a client with a history of a fractured humerus who is in a sling. The client complains of numbness. The nurse should:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Numbness in a slung humerus suggests neurovascular compromise, requiring immediate physician notification. Ice, elevation, and massage are insufficient or contraindicated.

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