A 9-year-old patient is complaining of skin irritation from the edges of a cast that was applied the previous day. The nurse should take which of the following actions?
1. Petal the cast edges with adhesive tape.
2. Massage the skin at the rim of the cast.
3. File the edges until smooth.
4. Apply more casting material to make the edges softer.
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1. Petaling will make the edges of the cast soft and help decrease the irritation to the skin.
2. Massaging the rim may stretch or break the casting.
3. Filing the edges will cause dust to lodge inside the cast, creating a potential for skin breakdown.
4. More casting materials will not stop the roughness of the cast. It will create more.
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