Which finding indicates a potential complication in a patient with a lower leg cast? a) Mild swelling of the toes b) Capillary refill less than 2 seconds c) Complaints of numbness and tingling in the toes d) Warmth and dryness over the casted area

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Which finding indicates a potential complication in a patient with a lower leg cast? a) Mild swelling of the toes b) Capillary refill less than 2 seconds c) Complaints of numbness and tingling in the toes d) Warmth and dryness over the casted area

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