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A client with a right ulnar fracture and cast placement reports an increase in arm pain. Which action should the nurse take next?

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Rationale: Increased pain post-cast placement may indicate compartment syndrome, a serious condition. Assessing radial pulse volume evaluates circulation distal to the fracture, critical for detecting compromised perfusion.

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