An infant was placed in a spica cast for developmental dysplasia of the hip. To employ immediate care, the nurse plans to report to the physician if the patient has developed:
A)Numbness
B)Warm toes
C)Skin desquamation
D)Generalized discomfort

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To employ immediate care, the nurse plans to report to the physician if the patient has developed numbness. Numbness is a neurologic symptom that should be reported immediately because it indicates pressure on the nerve and blood vessels.

An Infant Was Placed in a Spica Cast for Developmental