A patient is being dismissed from the emergency department with an arm cast. What statement by the patient indicates more teaching is needed?
a. "I will keep the cast clean and dry."
b. "I will wiggle my thumb and fingers of-ten."
c. "I will elevate my arm on two pillows."
d. "I can use a hanger to scratch under the cast."
D
Nothing goes under the cast, so scratching with any type of object is not allowed. The other statements show good understanding.
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