The nurse would teach the older patient with a newly casted Colles' fracture to:
1. apply cool compresses to the cast.
2. let the hand and arm dangle to increase the drainage.
3. keep the hand immobile to reduce swelling.
4. move the shoulders to reduce contractures.
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Movement of the shoulders will help decrease the threat of contracture from immobility.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 930
OBJ: 7 TOP: Colles' Fracture
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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