All of the Following Should Be Relayed to the Patient

question 27

Multiple Choice

All of the following should be relayed to the patient regarding cast care except:

• A) Elevate the cast above heart level for the first 24 to 48 hours.
• B) Apply a heating pad to the cast to relieve pain.
• C) Gently move the fingers or toes to help prevent swelling.
• D) Do not insert anything into the cast.

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Definitions:

Smooth Muscle

Involuntary, non-striated muscle that is found in the walls of internal organs such as the stomach, intestines, and blood vessels.

Elastic Tissue

Connective tissue made of elastin fibers that allow tissues in the body to resume their shape after stretching or contracting.

Loose Connective Tissue

Loose connective tissue is a type of connective tissue characterized by loosely interwoven fibers that provide support and elasticity in various body parts.

Simple Squamous Epithelium

A type of epithelial tissue consisting of a single layer of flat, scale-like cells, involved in functions like diffusion and filtration in various organs.