When instructing a patient who is being discharged with a leg cast, the most appropriate information for the nurse to give the patient is:
A) Use a knitting needle to scratch under the cast.
B) Keep the cast covered with a plastic bag to prevent moisture damage.
C) If any part of the cast breaks, glue it immediately.
D) Cushion the rough edges of the cast with tape.
Ans: D
Feedback: The patient should cushion the rough edges of the cast with tape, never scratch under the cast, report a broken cast but do not attempt to fix it, and avoid covering the cast with plastic because this traps moisture.
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