A Patient Hospitalized with Multiple Fractures Has a Long Arm

question 23

Multiple Choice

A patient hospitalized with multiple fractures has a long arm plaster cast applied for immobilization of a fractured radius.Until the cast has completely dried,what should the nurse do?

• A) Keep the extremity in a dependent position.
• B) Handle the cast with the palms of the hands.
• C) Position the cast on a pillow to prevent abnormal shaping.
• D) Cover the cast with a small blanket to absorb the dampness.

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