A parent calls the nursing call center stating that his child,who has a cast after surgical treatment of a clubfoot,is very fussy even after acetaminophen (Tylenol) administration and that the child's toes seem cool.What advice does the nurse give the parent?
A) "Elevate the affected extremity and apply ice for 20 minutes."
B) "Make four cuts to the top of the cast, each about 1 inch long."
C) "Take your child to the nearest emergency department now."
D) "Try giving your child a dose of ibuprofen (Pediaprofen) instead."
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