The patient is returning to the unit with a wet long leg cast. To prevent damage to the wet cast, what action(s) should the nurse take? (select all that apply.)
a. Determine the cast material.
b. Prop the casted limb on a footboard and elevate it until the cast is dry.
c. Support the cast with the palms of the hands rather than holding it with the fin-gers.
d. Assess heat generated from the drying cast.
e. Explain that the cast has dried when it acquires a grayish color.
A, C, D
Determining the cast material will inform the nurse of how quickly the cast can be expected to dry. The cast should be supported with the palms of the hands rather than holding it with the fin-gers. The heat of the drying cast should be evaluated to prevent skin irritation. A grayish color indicates that the cast is still wet.
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