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An infant has just returned from surgery for correction of bilateral congenital clubfeet. The infant has bilateral long leg casts. The toes on both feet appear edematous, but there is color, sensitivity, and movement to them. The nurse should:
 
  1. Call the physician to report the edema.
  2. Elevate the legs on pillows.
  3. Apply a warm, moist pack to the feet.
  4. Encourage movement of toes.
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Rationale:
1. Some amount of swelling can be expected, so it would not be appropriate to notify the physician, especially if the color, sensitivity, and movement remained normal.
2. The legs should be elevated on a pillow for 24 hours to promote healing and help with venous return.
3. Ice, not heat, should be applied.
4. An infant would not be able to follow directions to move her toes, and in this case, it would not be as effective as elevating the legs on pillows.
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6 years ago
Face with Cold Sweat Can you answer the others that I've posted too?
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