A patient has a new cast on his right arm. While caring for him, you should observe for.. warmth and color of fingers A patient has a new cast on his right arm. While caring for him, you should observe for: a. pulse above the cast b. color and hardness of the cast c. warmth and color of fingers d. signs of crumbling at the cast end Answer c. A new cast may cut off circulation. Choice c reminds you to check for circulatory impairment. Share This: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook