Multiple Choice
What special precaution should a nurse implement when assisting with the application of a short arm plaster cast?
A) Dampen the skin to make the stockinette adhere.
B) Tape the arm before applying the stockinette.
C) Smooth the stockinette to prevent a pressure ulcer.
D) Roll the stockinette tightly above and below the margins of the cast.
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