A resident has a cast.All of the following signs and symptoms indicate a problem except
A)Pain and numbness in the casted part
B)Swelling and a tight cast
C)Odor and drainage from under the cast
D)Joint pain and stiffness

Question

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Joint pain and stiffness may be expected after a limb has been immobilized in a cast for an extended period. However, pain, numbness, swelling, and a tight cast may indicate a problem such as reduced blood flow, nerve damage, or infection. Odor and drainage from under the cast may also signal an underlying issue such as a skin infection.

A Resident Has a Cast