A client reports having pain in the casted left arm that is unrelieved by pain medication. The nurse assesses the arm and notes that the fingers are swollen and difficult to separate. Which action is...

A client reports having pain in the casted left arm that is unrelieved by pain medication. The nurse assesses the arm and notes that the fingers are swollen and difficult to separate. Which action is most appropriate for the nurse to take at this time?

1. Administer morphine 2 mg intravenously.

2. Apply an ice bag to the fingers to relieve pain.

3. Elevate the arm on two pillows and reassess in 30 minutes.

4. Call the physician to report swelling and pain.