The nurse is doing neurovascular checks on a child who has had a cast applied to treat a fracture. The nurse observes for diminished or absent sensation and numbness or tingling. In doing this the nurse is monitoring for which of the following symptoms?

The nurse is doing neurovascular checks on a child who has had a cast applied to treat a fracture. The nurse observes for diminished or absent sensation and numbness or tingling. In doing this the nurse is monitoring for which of the following symptoms?


a) Pallor
b) Pain
c) Paralysis
d) Paresthesia


Answer: d)Paresthesia


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