The nurse is caring for a 24-year-old female client with a right tibial fracture treated with a cast 2 hours ago. The client now reports unrelenting pain, rated as 7/10, despite taking oxycodone, and decreased sensation in the right foot. A nursing assessment reveals the right foot is cooler and paler than the left foot, with delayed capillary refill and a weak pulse. Complete the following sentence by choosing from the lists of options. Based on the nursing assessment, the priority action the nurse should take is to Select…notify the orthopedic health care provider immediatelyelevate the right legadminister pain medication and assess pain level in 30 minutesSelect… and prepare the client for Select…bivalving of the castfasciotomydischarge homeSelect….
[Answered]: The nurse is caring for a 24-year-old female…
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