The nurse is teaching the parents of a 7-year-old child who has just had a cast applied to a fractured arm with the wrist and elbow immobilized.What instruction should the nurse include in the discharge information?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The injured extremity should be kept elevated while resting and in a sling when upright.This will increase venous return.Swelling of the fingers may indicate neurovascular damage and should be reported immediately,since permanent damage can occur within 6 to 8 hours.Joints above and below the cast on the affected extremity should be moved.The child should not engage in strenuous activity for the first few days.Rest with the extremity elevated is encouraged.

The Nurse Is Teaching the Parents of a 7-Year-Old Child