The Nurse Caring for a Client with a Plaster Cast

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse caring for a client with a plaster cast applied several days ago notes crumbs of plaster on the skin just under the edge of the cast.Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

• A)Leaving the crumbs there to avoid injuring the skin
• B)Using a surgical scrub brush to remove the crumbs
• C)Using a dry cloth to remove the crumbs to avoid wetting the cast
• D)Using a damp cloth to remove the crumbs and feel for rough edges

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