A mother whose 7-year-old child has been placed in a cast for a fractured right arm reports that he will not stop crying even after taking acetaminophen with codeine.He also will not straighten the fingers on his right arm.The nurse tells the mother to

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The persistent crying and inability to straighten the fingers may indicate worsening pain or compartment syndrome, which require immediate medical attention. Going to the emergency department is the best choice in this scenario.

A Mother Whose 7-Year-Old Child Has Been Placed in a Cast