A Parent Calls the Nursing Call Center Stating That His

question 13

Multiple Choice

A parent calls the nursing call center stating that his child,who has a cast after surgical treatment of a clubfoot,is very fussy even after acetaminophen (Tylenol) administration and that the child's toes seem cool.What advice does the nurse give the parent?

• A) "Elevate the affected extremity and apply ice for 20 minutes."
• B) "Make four cuts to the top of the cast, each about 1 inch long."
• C) "Take your child to the nearest emergency department now."
• D) "Try giving your child a dose of ibuprofen (Pediaprofen) instead."

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