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A Patient Who Has Had an Open Reduction and Internal

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A patient who has had an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of left lower leg fractures complains of constant severe pain in the leg, which is unrelieved by the prescribed morphine. Pulses are faintly palpable and the foot is cool. Which action should the nurse take next?


A) Notify the health care provider.
B) Assess the incision for redness.
C) Reposition the left leg on pillows.
D) Check the patient's blood pressure.

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