The nurse is providing care for a patient following an open reduction of a compound fracture. Which neurologic finding does the nurse report immediately to the HCP or registered nurse (RN) ?
A) The foot on the surgical limb is cool to touch.
B) Surgical pain is reported at 8 on a 0-to-10 scale.
C) There exists numbness and tingling sensations.
D) There are decreased pulses and a dusky color on the surgical limb.
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