A nurse is performing a neurovascular assessment on a client who has just had a long leg cast applied.In addition to checking the client's extremity for pain and paresthesia,the nurse must assess for:

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Neurovascular assessment on a client with a cast should include assessing pain,paresthesia,edema,and pallor;checking pulses distally;and checking skin for color and temperature.

A Nurse Is Performing a Neurovascular Assessment on a Client