Identify the Action by the Nurse That Is Most Important

question 120

Multiple Choice

Identify the action by the nurse that is most important in providing care for a client who has a Fiberglas cast on her right arm.

• A)Cover the cast with a pillowcase to keep the arm warm.
• B)Keep a cast cutter at the bedside.
• C)Assess the fingers of the right hand for movement and sensation every 2 hours.
• D)Elevate the cast 45 degrees for the first 48 hours.

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