The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Preschool-Aged Child Who

The nurse is providing care to a preschool-aged child who has been placed in a hip Spica cast for treatment of a femur fracture. The child is given narcotic pain medication for the first 48 hours before being sent home. When providing discharge instructions to the child's parents, which is the most important?

A) Assist the child to find ways to play while in the cast.
B) Ensure the cast is not too tight around the abdomen.
C) Keep the cast clean by using absorbent pads when toileting.
D) Avoid giving the child sugary snacks while being treated.