A 4-Year-Old Child with a Long Leg Cast Complains of "Fire

question 18

Multiple Choice

A 4-year-old child with a long leg cast complains of "fire" in his cast.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) Notify the provider on his or her next rounds.
• B) Note the complaint in the nurse's notes.
• C) Notify the provider immediately.
• D) Report the complaint to the next nurse on duty.

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Definitions:

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