A Nurse Coordinates Care for a Client with a Wet

question 23

Multiple Choice

A nurse coordinates care for a client with a wet plaster cast.Which statement should the nurse include when delegating care for this client to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) ?

• A) "Assess distal pulses for potential compartment syndrome."
• B) "Turn the client every 3 to 4 hours to promote cast drying."
• C) "Use a cloth-covered pillow to elevate the client's leg."
• D) "Handle the cast with your fingertips to prevent indentations."

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