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A 1-month-old infant is being treated with sequential casts for bilateral clubfoot (talipes equinovarus); new casts have just been applied. the goal at this time is ensuring that circulation to the feet remains sufficient. how will the nurse determine that the goal is being met?

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The nurse will determine that circulation to the feet remains sufficient by applying pressure to the toes. If color rapidly returns that means that circulation is adequate. This should be done with both feet and the responses should be compared for adequacy of circulation and symmetry.

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