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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

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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
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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