Posted: September 24th, 2017
A client with a fractured tibia has a plaster-of-Paris cast applied to immobilize the fracture. Which action by the nurse indicates understanding of a plaster-of-Paris cast? The nurse:
A. Handles the cast with the fingertips
B. Petals the cast
C. Dries the cast with a hair dryer
D. Allows 24 hours before bearing weight
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