The nurse is caring for a patient who has a casted, fractured left leg and asks, "Why does my leg have to be elevated?" What would be the appropriate response?
a. "To allow the cast to dry evenly."
b. "To decrease swelling."
c. "To prevent cast cracking."
d. "To increase your comfort."
ANS: B
A casted limb is elevated for 24 to 48 hours, and ice can be applied above and below the cast to reduce swelling.
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