The nurse is instructing the mother of a school-age child with a leg cast about cast care at home. What should the nurse include in this teaching? (Select all that apply.)
A) Cover the cast with a plastic bag to bathe.
B) Remind that nothing is to be put down the cast.
C) Recommend using magic markers for autographs.
D) Use the cool setting on a hair dryer to ease itchy skin.
E) Encourage usual activities but restrict strenuous actions.
A, B, D, E
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When teaching the mother about cast care at home, the nurse should include covering the cast with a plastic bag while bathing so the cast does not get wet, not placing anything down the cast, using the cool setting on a hair dryer to ease itching, and encourage usual activities but reducing strenuous activities while the cast is in place. Magic markers should not be used for autographs because the ink can seep into the cast material.
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