The nurse is caring for a patient who has had a plaster leg cast applied. Immediately post-application, the nurse should inform the patient that:
A) The cast will cool in 5 minutes.
B) The cast should be covered with a towel.
C) The cast should be supported on a board while drying.
D) The cast will only have full strength when dry.
Ans: D
Feedback: A cast requires approximately 24 to 72 hours to dry, and until dry, it does not have full strength. While drying, the cast should not be placed on a hard surface. The initial cooling occurs in about 15 minutes after application of the cast.
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