General cast care considerations would include which of the following?
1. Keep cast clean and dry, monitor integrity of cast materials, and elevate the involved extremity for 24 to 48 hours as recommended. Monitor neurovascular status per doctor's orders and shower as instructed.
2. Allow the cast to get wet and follow up in 4 to 6 weeks for cast removal.
3. Spray the cast with Febreze if a foul smell occurs.
4. All of the above
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1. Standard care of casts includes: keeping the cast clean and dry at all times, elevation within 24 to 48 hours to prevent increased swelling and pain, and neurovascular checks are important to alert the provider of problems that need immediate medical attention. Casts should not become cracked, broken, or cause rubbing. A foul smell may be benign or a sign of infection.
2. Standard care of casts include keeping the cast clean and dry at all times.
3. A foul smell may be benign or a sign of infection.
4. Only one answer is correct.
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