The nurse is caring for a child who has had a cast applied to treat a fracture of the fibula. Which pulse should the nurse assess to monitor blood flow in the affected extremity?
A) Tibial pulse
B) Brachial pulse
C) Apical pulse
D) Radial pulse
Question 2
The nurse assesses for diminished or absence sensation, numbness, and tingling on a child who has had a cast applied to treat a fracture. For what is the nurse monitoring?
A) Pain
B) Pallor
C) Paresthesia
D) Paralysis