Following a bone marrow transplant, the patient exhibits a 10-pound weight gain in 3 days, increased abdominal circumference, and yellow tinge to the sclera and skin. The nurse notifies the provider and prepares to perform which intervention?
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The child had a cast applied the previous day for a broken tibia. The mother returns the child to the provider to report swelling and significant pain. Upon assessment, the nurse notes pale, cool toes with a capillary refill time of 6 seconds. The child denies feeling the nurse's assessment but screams in pain when the leg is moved. The nurse anticipates which treatment for this patient?
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