The nurse is caring for a patient who has had a surgical reduction of an open fracture of the left tibia. Which assessment finding is most important to report to the health care provider?
A) Left leg muscle spasms
B) Serous wound drainage
C) Left leg pain with movement
D) Temperature 101.4° F ( 38.6° C )
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