A client who sustained a fracture of the left arm requires the application of a plaster cast. The nurse tells the client that the procedure for applying the cast involves:
A. Administering a local anesthetic to the fractured arm
B. Soaking the left arm in a warm-water bath for 2 hours before cast application
C. Debriding any open wounds and applying antibiotic ointment before the cast material is applied
D. Applying soft padding and stockinette over the fractured arm, followed by the application of the cast material
Ans: D. Applying soft padding and stockinette over the fractured arm, followed by the application of the cast material
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