A nurse is trimming the cast applied to the fractured leg of a client since the leg is healing. The cast was applied in such a way that the toes were exposed and the cast cannot be easily removed
Which of the following casts was applied to the client? A) Cylinder cast
B) Spica cast
C) Bivalved cast
D) Body cast
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A cylinder cast was applied to the client. A cylinder cast encircles an arm or leg and leaves the toes or fingers exposed. The cast extends from the joints above and below the affected bone in order to prevent movement and maintain correct alignment during healing. A spica cast is not the correct response because it cannot be trimmed, and is heavy and uncomfortable. A bivalved cast is not the correct response because it is usually used for upper extremities and half of it can easily be removed. A body cast is used to encircle the trunk of the body instead of an extremity.
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