Q4 - Management

On the ward

Patient is reporting severe pain - 10/10

The patient is needing increasing amounts of Morphine (More than expected given his fracture is stabilised)

What immediate management should you do? (Select all that apply)

Open the front of the cast     green tick
Elevate the leg to heart level     green tick
Assess the limb (Palpate compartments, Check neurovascular status)     green tick
Ensure he is Nil by Mouth and record the last time he ate     green tick
Well done. You have scored 4 out of 4.