After Application of the Cast, the Nurse Ensures That Plaster

question 4

Short Answer

After application of the cast, the nurse ensures that plaster crumbs are removed and rough edges are _________ to prevent skin breakdown.

---

Definitions:

Sublimation

Used unconsciously to express socially unacceptable instinctive drives or impulses in approved and acceptable ways.

Painful Situation

A distressing or discomforting circumstance that causes mental or physical pain.

Projection

A defense mechanism of trying to blame another for one’s own inadequacies.

Compensation

Payment or reward given for services rendered, work done, or for some injury or loss.