JR Sustained a Leg Fracture That Was Surgically Aligned and Casted

question 7

Multiple Choice

J.R. sustained a leg fracture that was surgically aligned and casted. Six hours after casting of his leg, he begins to complain of increasing leg pain. Assessment of the extremity demonstrates pulselessness and pallor. The appropriate action to take is to

• A) increase the administration of J.R.'s pain medication.
• B) initiate action to have the cast split or removed.
• C) note the increase in pain in J.R.'s chart, and recheck the extremity in 30 minutes.
• D) elevate the extremity to relieve swelling.

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Definitions:

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter involved in the body's response to stress, increasing heart rate and blood pressure among other functions.

Spillover Effect

A phenomenon where emotions or behaviors from one situation influence or 'spillover' into another situation.

Right Frontal Lobe

The right-side section of the frontal part of the brain, involved in controlling emotions, making decisions, and regulating social behavior.

Left Frontal Lobe

Refers to the front part of the left hemisphere of the brain, associated with reasoning, motor skills, higher level cognition, and expressive language.