The nurse is assessing a patient with a cast extending from just below the left knee to the toes.Which assessment contains a desirable patient outcome?
A) The toes are pink bilaterally.
B) The cast is warm at the ankle.
C) Paresthesia is present in the left foot.
D) The cast is snug at the knee.

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The toes being pink bilaterally indicates good circulation, which is a desirable outcome for a patient with a cast.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient with a Cast Extending