question | a nurse is caring for a child following an open reduction and internal fixation of a fractured femur and application of a cast. The cast has a window cut in it for viewing of the incision. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

a nurse is caring for a child following an open reduction and internal fixation of a fractured femur and application of a cast. The cast has a window cut in it for viewing of the incision. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

		Remove the window and view the incision
		Turn the client so the cast will dry on all sides
		Medicate the client for pain
		Perform neurovascular checks of the affected extremity (check for infection, color, capillary refill, redness)

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