A nurse coordinates care for a client with a wet plaster cast.Which statement should the nurse include when delegating care for this client to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

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When delegating care to a UAP for a client with a wet plaster cast,the UAP should be directed to ensure that the extremity is elevated on a cloth pillow instead of a plastic pillow to promote drying.The client should be assessed for impaired arterial circulation,a complication of compartment syndrome; however,the nurse should not delegate assessments to a UAP.The client should be turned every 1 to 2 hours to allow air to circulate and dry all parts of the cast.Providers should handle the cast with the palms of the hands to prevent indentations.

A Nurse Coordinates Care for a Client with a Wet