NCLEX-PN
Musculoskeletal Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A cast has just been applied to a client's left forearm, and he has 10 lbs of Russell's traction on his left leg. Which of the following nursing concerns takes priority in the care of this client?
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Rationale: Swelling in a newly casted extremity can cause the cast to act as a tourniquet, compromising circulation, which is the priority concern. Heat from a wet cast does not burn skin, muscle atrophy is a long-term issue, and skin irritation is less urgent.
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