A Child Has Had a Short-Arm Synthetic Cast Applied

question 56

Multiple Choice

A child has had a short-arm synthetic cast applied.What should the nurse teach to the child and parents about cast care?

• A) Relieve itching with heat.
• B) Elevate the arm when resting.
• C) Observe the fingers for any evidence of discoloration.
• D) Do not allow the child to put anything inside the cast.
• E) Examine the skin at the cast edges for any breakdown.

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Definitions:

Foliose

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Crustose

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Fruticose

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Ascocarp

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