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The nurse is caring for a client who has had an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of left lower leg fractures who indicates constant severe pain in the leg which is unrelieved by the prescribed morphine. Pulses are faintly palpable and the foot is cool. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
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