A patient who fractured a leg several weeks ago is scheduled for cast removal after he returns home. The nurse should explain to the patient to expect the skin underneath the cast to appear:
A) moist and pink.
B) dry and dirty.
C) moist and white.
D) dry and greenish.

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The skin that was underneath the cast will appear dry and dirty because of accumulation of dead skin cells during the weeks that the cast was in place. Warm soapy water to wash and lotions to moisturize will help.

A Patient Who Fractured a Leg Several Weeks Ago Is