The patient was placed in a long arm cast after fracturing her humerus. Twelve hours after the application of the cast, the patient tells the nurse that her arm hurts. Analgesics do not relieve the pain. What would be the most appropriate nursing action?
A) Preparing the patient for cast removal or bivalving of the cast
B) Obtaining an order for a different pain medication
C) Encouraging the patient to wiggle and move the fingers
D) Petaling the edges of his cast
Answer: PREPARING THE PATIENT FOR CAST REMOVAL OR BIVALVING OF THE CAST
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