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The Nurse Is Educating a Patient Going Home with a Short

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The nurse is educating a patient going home with a short arm synthetic cast.Which instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan?


A) Cover the cast with a plastic bag when taking a shower.
B) Blow warm air into the cast to relieve itching.
C) Observe skin at the edge of the cast for irritation or injury.
D) Check circulation and sensation in the fingers frequently.
E) Move and flex the fingers to stimulate circulation.

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