Which Statement by the Patient Indicates a Good Understanding of the Nurse's

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which statement by the patient indicates a good understanding of the nurse's teaching about a new short-arm synthetic cast?

• A)"I can get the cast wet as long as I dry it right away with a hair dryer."
• B)"I should avoid moving my fingers and elbow until the cast is removed."
• C)"I will apply an ice pack to the cast over the fracture site off and on for 24 hours."
• D)"I can use a cotton-tipped applicator to rub lotion on any dry areas under the cast."