What nursing assessment should the nurse perform to a patient with a sports-related fracture injury to her right arm

Nursing assessment is an important part of the treatment process when caring for a patient with a sports-related fracture injury to their right arm and receives a long-arm fiberglass cast. The nurse should assess various factors such as the extent of the fracture, range of motion, circulation to affected area, pain level, swelling, and other signs or symptoms associated with the fracture (Tortora & Derrickson, 2017). This assessment aids in proper diagnosis and can provide valuable information about how to best proceed with further care.