The nurse is caring for a child who has just received a cast for a broken wrist. Why should the nurse elevate the limb onto a pillow?
A) To prevent edema
B) To promote healing
C) To discourage infection
D) To ensure proper bone alignment
A
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If an extremity has been casted, keep it elevated with a pillow to prevent edema in the fractured area. Elevating a casted extremity does not promote healing or discourage infection. The cast will ensure proper bone alignment.
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