The nurse is providing care for a client who experienced a fracture requiring a plaster cast. Which nursing intervention is appropriate for this client?

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A)It is appropriate for the nurse to assess the client's neurovascular status to monitor for compartment syndrome related to the fracture. The nurse can administer an opioid pain medication but cannot prescribe one. The nurse should encourage the client to ambulate and to keep the plaster cast dry.
B)It is appropriate for the nurse to assess the client's neurovascular status to monitor for compartment syndrome related to the fracture. The nurse can administer an opioid pain medication but cannot prescribe one. The nurse should encourage the client to ambulate and to keep the plaster cast dry.
C)It is appropriate for the nurse to assess the client's neurovascular status to monitor for compartment syndrome related to the fracture. The nurse can administer an opioid pain medication but cannot prescribe one. The nurse should encourage the client to ambulate and to keep the plaster cast dry.
D)It is appropriate for the nurse to assess the client's neurovascular status to monitor for compartment syndrome related to the fracture. The nurse can administer an opioid pain medication but cannot prescribe one. The nurse should encourage the client to ambulate and to keep the plaster cast dry.

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