A Client Who Had a Long-Leg Cast Applied Last Week

question 8

Multiple Choice

A client who had a long-leg cast applied last week reports to the clinic nurse,"I can't seem to catch my breath and I feel a bit lightheaded." Which is the priority action of the nurse?

• A) Listen to the client's lungs and check the client's blood glucose level.
• B) Give the client 2 L of oxygen via nasal cannula and check vital signs.
• C) Check the client's pulse oximetry and arrange emergency transfer to the hospital.
• D) Reassure the client that it takes much more effort to move with a long-leg cast.

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