When Giving Home Care Instructions to a Patient Who Has

question 13

Multiple Choice

When giving home care instructions to a patient who has multiple forearm fractures and a long-arm cast on the right arm, which information should the nurse include?

• A) Keep the hand immobile to prevent soft tissue swelling.
• B) Keep the right shoulder elevated on a pillow or cushion.
• C) Avoid the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for the first 48 hours after the injury.
• D) Call the health care provider for increased swelling or numbness.