Four-year-old David is placed in Buck extension traction for Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease. He is crying with pain as the nurse assesses that the skin of his right foot is pale with an absence of pulse. What should the nurse do first?

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The absence of pulse and pallor in the foot indicate compromised circulation, which is a medical emergency. The first action should be to notify the practitioner immediately to address the potential loss of blood flow to the extremity.

Four-Year-Old David Is Placed in Buck Extension Traction for Legg-Calvé-Perthes