ATI RN Pediatric Nursing 2023 II

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A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a school-age child following surgery and cast application to the right forearm. Which of the following information is the priority for the nurse to include?

A. Examine the child for skin irritation at the cast edges. B. Restrict the child's strenuous activities for 3 days. C. Monitor for pallor or swelling in the child's affected hand. D. Use a hair dryer on cool setting to relieve itching.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Monitor for pallor or swelling in the child's affected hand. This is the priority because it indicates circulation issues, such as compartment syndrome, which is a medical emergency that can lead to tissue damage. Skin irritation at cast edges (
A) is important but not as urgent as circulation issues. Restricting strenuous activities (
B) is important for healing but not the priority. Using a hair dryer for itching (
D) can introduce moisture into the cast, leading to skin breakdown.

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