Which aspect should be included when teaching a client about cast care?
a. Cover the outside of the cast with a plastic bag to prevent soiling.
b. Use a hair dryer on the low setting to hasten cast drying.
c. The heat felt during cast application is normal and should subside in 10 to 15 minutes.
d. Keep the cast on a flat, firm surface until completely dry.
C
When the nurse is teaching cast care to a client, it should include: do not cover or dry the cast with a hairdryer or heat lamp, allow the moisture and heat from the drying cast to evaporate naturally; inform the client that the heat felt during cast application is normal and should subside in 10 to 15 minutes; to avoid indentation, place a drying cast on a pillow and not on a flat surface; and handle the cast using the palms of the hands.
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1. "You should let your child stay home, because you will be focusing on the birth." 2. "Children under 12 are not allowed to be present at the birth." 3. "You should bring someone who can tend solely to any specific needs of your child." 4. "Bring some toys to keep your child occupied."
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.