A client with a new case is complaining of itching under the cast. Which should the nurse instruct this client?
1. Use a back scratcher to scratch under the cast.
2. Use a wooden spoon to scratch inside the cast.
3. Blow air from a hair dryer set to cool under the cast, or apply ice.
4. Take an antihistamine to reduce itching.
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Rationale 1: Nothing should be inserted into the cast, even if it is not sharp, because it can scratch the skin or bunch the padding.
Rationale 2: Nothing should be inserted into the cast, even if it is not sharp, because it can scratch the skin or bunch the padding.
Rationale 3: Strategies for dealing with itching include a hair dryer set on cool, applying ice, or blowing air from a vacuum set on reverse.
Rationale 4: An antihistamine will not resolve the itching if it is not related to an allergy.
Global Rationale: Strategies for dealing with itching include a hair dryer set on cool, applying ice, or blowing air from a vacuum set on reverse. Nothing should be inserted into the cast, even if it is not sharp, because it can scratch the skin or bunch the padding. An antihistamine will not resolve the itching if it is not related to an allergy.
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