A patient has an open reduction of a radial fracture and is casted.Several hours after the operation,the patient reports a throbbing pain in the arm.What nursing action is essential for the nurse to take?

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The nurse should begin with data collection to determine what the next action to take.For this patient the nurse should perform neurovascular checks.A.The arm might need to be positioned however this should not be done until a neurovascular check is completed.C.Administering pain medication might be indicted however should not be done until a pain assessment is completed.D.The nurse needs to determine the patient's neurovascular status before notifying the physician.

A Patient Has an Open Reduction of a Radial Fracture