Practice Question
While collecting data from a client who has a cast on his right leg, a nurse locates an area on the cast that feels warm to the touch. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a complication to the client's condition?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Infection
Rationale:
➤ A warm spot on a cast is a key clinical sign of infection, especially if accompanied by odor, discharge, or localized pain.
➤ The cast can trap moisture and create a warm, dark environment ideal for bacterial growth.
➤ Infection under a cast is a medical emergency because it can lead to osteomyelitis or systemic infection if left unrecognized.
➤ The warmth from uneven cast drying typically occurs in the early hours after cast application and is generalized—not localized.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4
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