A Client Asks Why a Plaster Cast Is Not Applied

question 24

Multiple Choice

A client asks why a plaster cast is not applied to the fractured clavicle.Which is the nurse's best response?

• A) "Plaster will make the area too heavy for movement."
• B) "A splint or a bandage is sufficient to keep the bones in alignment."
• C) "Cloth braces are less likely to disrupt circulation."
• D) "Fractures to the upper body always heal more quickly."