A patient has just had a plaster of Paris upper extremity cast placed because of a fractured radius. Which statement indicates that the patient understands the discharge teaching related to cast care?
a. "When I get home, I will remove some of the padding if it feels tight so my fingers don't swell."
b. "When I get home, I will wrap the cast in plastic so it will conserve the heat."
c. "When I get home, I will use a spoon handle to scratch inside if my arm itches."
d. "When I get home, I am going to rest in bed with my arm elevated above my heart."
D
Resting with the limb elevated above the heart helps prevent swelling.
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