In the Application of a Plaster Cast, the Most Appropriate

question 23

Multiple Choice

In the application of a plaster cast, the most appropriate nursing intervention is to

• A) allow excess casting material to dry on the skin before removal.
• B) carefully cut the stockinette to the exact length of the cast.
• C) gently support the extremity from underneath.
• D) flush plaster-laden water down the toilet rather than the sink.

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