Practice Question
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a school-age child following surgery and cast application to the right forearm. Which of the following information is the priority for the nurse to include?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Monitor for pallor or swelling in the child’s affected hand.
Rationale:
🦴 Monitoring for neurovascular compromise is the highest priority after a cast is applied, especially in the first 24 hours.
🦴 Swelling, pallor, or decreased pulse may indicate compartment syndrome, a serious and time-sensitive condition.
🦴 Early recognition can prevent permanent nerve or muscle damage.
🦴 This action aligns with the priority of circulation, sensation, and movement (CSM) checks in cast care.
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This question is from RN ATI Pediatric Nursing~2023 C which contains 75 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pediatrics
- Answer Choices: 4
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