The Patient: A 29-year-old male. The Situation: A lower leg cast was applied yesterday to a fractured leg. Today the patient tells the nurse that he is in "terrible pain." The Question: Which action is most important for the nurse to take?
A. Check the patient's toes for adequate circulation.
B. Tell him pain with fractures is normal.
Answer: A. Check the patient's toes for adequate circulation.
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