The Nurse Uses the Palms of the Hands When Handling

question 27

Multiple Choice

The nurse uses the palms of the hands when handling a wet cast to achieve which of the following?

• A)Assess dryness of the cast.
• B)Facilitate easy turning.
• C)Keep the patient's limb balanced.
• D)Prevent indenting the cast.

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