A Patient Has a Long-Arm Plaster Cast Applied for Fracture

question 45

Multiple Choice

A patient has a long-arm plaster cast applied for fracture immobilization. Until the cast has completely dried,the nurse should

• A)keep the left arm in dependent position.
• B)avoid handling the cast using fingertips.
• C)place gauze around the cast edge to pad any roughness.
• D)cover the cast with a small blanket to absorb the dampness.

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