Nursing help required please...?

Question

Which conditions would require monitoring or assessment of neurovascular function in a client?

Answer 1

Any condition where there is compromised blood flow to an extremity, or even any condition where there's a CHANCE of compromised blood flow. For example; use of a cast, use of restraints, Deep Vein Thrombosis, fractures, etc. In hospitals, nurses check radial and pedal pulses at a minimum of once every shift, no matter what the patient is admitted for, because just lying in bed for an extended period of time can be a risk factor for a blood clot in the leg.

Answer 2

A LOT! Even a casted leg or arm requires neurovascular checks.