A Patient in a Full Body Cast (Spica)complains of Nausea

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient in a full body cast (spica) complains of nausea and abdominal distention.What potential complication should a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) suspect?

• A) Constipation
• B) Compartment syndrome
• C) Cast syndrome
• D) Shock

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