A nurse is helping to remove the leg cast of a client. Which of the following precautions should the nurse take when removing a cast?
A) Bivalve the cast with an electric cutter.
B) Cut the padding with the electric cutter.
C) Use a knife or sharp object to split the cast.
D) Soak the cast in water before cutting.
A
Feedback:
Most casts are removed with an electric cast cutter––an instrument that looks like a circular saw. The proper use of an electric cast cutter leaves the skin intact. Padding should be cut manually with clean scissors. A blunt knife or forceps should be used to split open the cut cast. A cast is not soaked in water before being cut.
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