The Nurse Is Teaching the Parents of a 7-Year-Old Child

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching the parents of a 7-year-old child who has just had a cast applied for a fractured arm with the wrist and elbow immobilized.Which instructions should be included in the teaching?

• A) Swelling of the fingers is to be expected for the next 48 hours.
• B) Immobilize the shoulder to decrease pain in the arm.
• C) Allow the affected limb to hang down for 1 hour each day.
• D) Elevate casted arm when resting and when sitting up.

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