Multiple Choice
The patient has a broken leg and needs to have a cast applied.When plaster of Paris is compared and contrasted versus the newer synthetic casts,which of the following statements is true?
A) Plaster of Paris can tolerate earlier weight bearing than synthetic casts.
B) Plaster of Paris is more expensive than synthetic casts.
C) Synthetic casts can withstand contact with water better than plaster.
D) Synthetic casts are lighter but take longer to set than plaster of Paris.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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