A patient had a cast applied to the right upper extremity 4 hours…
Question A patient had a cast applied to the right upper extremity 4 hours… A patient had a cast applied to the right upper extremity 4 hours ago. The patient has been medicated for pain but reports increased pain with no relief from analgesics. What is the initial response by the nurse?A. Elevate the extremity on a pillowB. Consult with the physician to adjust the analgesic doseC. Perform a neurovascular assessmentD. Assure the patient pain is expected in the first 12-24 hours after cast application. Health Science Science Nursing NURSING 101 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
