Multiple Choice
When teaching cast care, the nurse instructs the patient to:
A) blow dry the wet cast on the "hot" setting.
B) report changes in sensation or mobility to the area.
C) use only soft objects to slide down the cast for scratching.
D) cut away the edges of the cast if the skin becomes irritated.
Correct Answer:
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