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The nurse is caring for a 13-year-old in the pediatric unit with a left-side below-the-knee cast. The client reports pain and numbness in the foot. The nurse notes that the toes of the left foot are cold. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Pain, numbness, and cold toes in a casted limb (
C) suggest compartment syndrome, a medical emergency requiring immediate physician notification to prevent tissue damage. Removing the cast (
A), ambulating (
B), or elevating (
D) without orders could worsen the condition.

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