The nurse is assisting with the application of a cast. Which of the following would the nurse expect to be done first?

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Before a cast can be applied, the skin surface must be cleaned to prevent infection or skin irritation from occurring. Once the skin is cleaned and dried, a stockinette is typically placed over the affected limb to protect the skin from the rough edges of the cast material. Strips of the casting material are then applied evenly, and an x-ray may be performed to ensure proper bone alignment before the cast hardens.

The Nurse Is Assisting with the Application of a Cast