The nurse is caring for a client who underwent an open appen…

The nurse is caring for a client who underwent an open appendectomy yesterday and has a large abdominal incision. The client is using their incentive spirometry device and begins to cough. Which of the following interventions would be the most appropriate at for the client at this time?

The nurse is caring for a client who underwent closed reduct…

The nurse is caring for a client who underwent closed reduction for a right tibial fracture and was placed in a cast 24 hours ago. Upon assessment the nurse notices the following: right foot warm and pink, pedal pulse present and  weaker than the left, capillary refill 3 seconds, sensation intact in affected extremity. Which action should the nurse take based on this information?