A client is complaining of increasing pain under a plaster cast that is not relieved with pain medication. What action by the nurse is most important?

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This client has symptoms consistent with compartment syndrome, in which circulation is cut off due to swelling. The nurse would first perform a more thorough circulation assessment, then notify the provider. The findings would be documented, but that is not the priority. Requesting additional pain medication is not addressing the problem.

A Client Is Complaining of Increasing Pain Under a Plaster