Which Interventions Should the Nurse Include in the Home Care

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which interventions should the nurse include in the home care instructions for the parents of a child who has a cast applied to the left forearm? Select all that apply.

• A) Keep small toys away from the cast.
• B) Use a padded ruler to scratch the skin under the cast if it itches.
• C) Daily assess the cast for unusual odors.
• D) Elevate the extremity on pillows for the first 24 to 48 hours.
• E) Numbness and tingling in the extremity is expected.

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