An 8-Year-Old Boy with a Fractured Forearm Is to Have

An 8-year-old boy with a fractured forearm is to have a fiberglass cast applied. Which of the following would the nurse include when teaching the child about the cast?

A) The cast will take a day or two to dry completely.
B) The edges will be covered with a soft material to prevent irritation.
C) The child initially may experience a very warm feeling inside the cast.
D) The child will need to keep his arm down at his side for 48 hours.