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Mr.Thesaxman

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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


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Tabitha_2016

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C


Mr.Thesaxman

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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