A patient with a tibial fracture is placed in a short leg cast 4 weeks after the removal of the leg walking cast. The nurse explains to the patient that the short leg cast will allow for:
A) Ankle motion
B) Knee motion
C) Hip motion
D) Toe motion
Ans: B
Feedback: A short leg cast or brace is placed 3 to 4 weeks after the fracture and allows for knee motion that is prevented by the long leg walking cast.
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