The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient with a Cast Extending

question 25

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a patient with a cast extending from just below the left knee to the toes.Which assessment contains a desirable patient outcome?

• A) The toes are pink bilaterally.
• B) The cast is warm at the ankle.
• C) Paresthesia is present in the left foot.
• D) The cast is snug at the knee.