Question:

The nurse cares for a client in balanced suspension traction. The client complains of pain in the affected extremity, and the nurse administers the prescribed pain medication. An hour later, the client tells the nurse that the pain has gotten worse instead of better. Which of the following assessments are necessary before the nurse calls the physician?
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY:

A The nurse checks the skin color and temperature of the right foot compared to the left foot.

explanation

The nurse should check for skin color and temperature, as well as assess the pulses in both legs for diminishing before calling the doctor.