An older adult client has been casted for fractured left wrist.The nurse shows an understanding of the client's risk for the development of compartment syndrome when:
A)assessing capillary refill in the nail beds of the fingers of the left hand.
B)instructing the client on how to effectively rate pain on the pain scale.
C)wrapping the cast in plastic when the client showers.
D)providing the client with a protein-enriched milkshake as a bedtime snack.

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Excessive constriction caused by the cast could result in compartment syndrome, leading to ischemia and tissue destruction of the extremity. Any change in capillary refilling, skin color, skin temperature, or excessive pain not controlled with medication should be immediately reported to the physician.

An Older Adult Client Has Been Casted for Fractured Left