Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new short-leg cast on his lower leg to treat an ankle fracture. Which of the following findings requires immediate notification of the provider?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Inability to flex the toes of the casted foot
Rationale:
✔️ Neurovascular compromise is a critical complication of casting and may lead to compartment syndrome.
✔️ Loss of movement (such as inability to flex toes) is a late and severe sign of impaired circulation.
✔️ Immediate intervention is needed to prevent permanent damage or limb loss.
✔️ This finding requires urgent notification of the provider for cast adjustment or fasciotomy.
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This question is from RN ATI Medsurg Exam 6 which contains 47 questions.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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A nurse is assessing a client following the application of a leg cast for the treatment of a fracture. If the cast is too tight, which of the following findings should the nurse expect to observe first?
Answer Choices:
A. Inability to move toes.
B. Pallor of the toes.
C. Change in temperature of the toes.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4