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CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

Category - Neonatal

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An infant was placed in a spica cast for developmental dysplasia of the hip. To employ immediate care, the nurse plans to report to the physician if the patient has developed:

Numbness
Warm toes
Skin desquamation
Generalized discomfort

Explanation

Answer - A - To employ immediate care, the nurse plans to report to the physician if the patient has developed numbness. Numbness is a neurologic symptom that should be reported immediately because it indicates pressure on the nerve and blood vessels.

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