A Child Has a Cast Applied to the Left Forearm

question 4

Multiple Choice

A child has a cast applied to the left forearm.Which interventions should the nurse include in the home care instructions for the parents? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Keep small toys away from the cast.
• B) Use a padded ruler to scratch the skin under the cast if it itches.
• C) Assess the cast daily for unusual odors.
• D) Elevate the extremity on pillows for the first 24 to 48 hours.
• E) Numbness and tingling in the extremity are expected.

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