A child is upset because,when the cast is removed from her leg,the skin surface is caked with desquamated skin and sebaceous secretions.What should the nurse suggest to remove this material?

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Washing the area with warm water and soap is the most appropriate and gentle way to remove the desquamated skin and sebaceous secretions from the skin surface. Vigorously scrubbing the leg or picking at the material can cause further skin irritation and damage. Applying powder may temporarily absorb the material but does not effectively remove it.

A Child Is Upset Because,when the Cast Is Removed from Her