A patient who just underwent a left arm cast change to a synthetic fiberglass cast asks when the cast should be dry. The best response is that it should be hardened enough to be durable within:
A) 30 minutes.
B) 60 minutes.
C) 4 hours.
D) 24 hours.

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A synthetic cast made of material such as fiberglass is hardened enough to be durable within 30 minutes. A plaster cast can take 24 hours or longer to dry.

A Patient Who Just Underwent a Left Arm Cast Change