The nurse completes patient teaching about synthetic cast care at home. What does the nurse instruct the patient to report about the cast?
a. If it becomes dry and stiff
b. Any softening of the cast
c. If the exterior becomes soiled
d. If the exterior feels rough
B
The nurse instructs the patient to report any defects in cast integrity. If the cast softens, it loses its ability to maintain bone alignment; the nurse instructs the patient to report this because it may warrant further investigation by the nurse. A synthetic cast should be dry, stiff, and rough. For soiling, the patient can rinse the cast in warm water and dry thoroughly.
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