A patient has a new cast on his right arm. While caring for him, you should observe for.. warmth and color of fingers

A patient has a new cast on his right arm. While caring for him, you should observe for:

• a. pulse above the cast
• b. color and hardness of the cast
• c. warmth and color of fingers
• d. signs of crumbling at the cast end

Answer c.

A new cast may cut off circulation. Choice c reminds you to check for circulatory impairment.