A patient is informed by the physician that he must have a fiberglass cast applied to the lower extremity. What does the nurse teach the patient about the procedure before the cast is applied?
a) The cast will be applied after a stockinette is fitted to your skin.
b) The cast material will dry and become rigged in a few minutes.
c) The cast will increase your risk for skin breakdown.
d) The plaster is not a waterproof material.
Answer: b) The cast material will dry and become rigged in a few minutes.
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