Which of the following explains why synthetic casts are not recommended for young children or serious fractures?
a. They are not as colorful as the plaster casts.
b. People cannot sign them like they do the plaster casts.
c. They do not mold as well as plaster casts.
d. Plaster casts allow the person more mobility.
C
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A Incorrect. Synthetic casts are available in colors; therefore, this is an incorrect explanation for why they are not recommended for young children or serious fractures.
B Incorrect. People can sign a synthetic casts with a permanent marker; therefore, this is an incorrect explanation for why they are not recommended for young children or serious fractures.
C Correct. Synthetic casts are not recommended for young children or serious fractures because they do not mold to the body as well as plaster casts.
D Incorrect. Synthetic casts are not recommended for young children or serious fractures because plaster casts allow the person more mobility.
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