Multiple Choice
What should a nurse teach an older patient with a newly casted Colles fracture?
A) Apply cool compresses to the cast.
B) Let the hand and arm dangle to increase the drainage.
C) Keep the hand immobile to reduce swelling.
D) Move the shoulders to reduce contractures.
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