A person has a cast applied to the right lower leg. Following the cast application, the nurse is monitoring for complications. Which assessment data leads the nurse to be concerned about a serious complication?

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Increased pain in the right foot and toes can indicate compartment syndrome, which is a serious complication that can occur after cast application. Itching under the cast is a common complaint and is not necessarily cause for concern. General discomfort in the right lower leg is also a common complaint after cast application and may not indicate a serious complication. Pink, warm toes with intact sensation is a normal finding and not a cause for concern.

A Person Has a Cast Applied to the Right Lower