Which Information Should the Nurse Include in a Teaching Session

Which information should the nurse include in a teaching session for the parents of a child with a leg cast?

A) Apply warm compresses to the leg for the first 24 hours after the injury.
B) Provide a well-balanced diet consisting mostly of carbohydrates.
C) Elevate the casted extremity on pillows for at least the first 24 hours.
D) Apply cold packs to the leg 24 hours after the injury.