The nurse observes a child with a cast using a pencil to reach inside the cast to scratch an area that the child has been saying is itchy. The child explains that the pencil won't quite reach the place that itches. Which of the following is the nurse's best intervention?

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Using a hair dryer on a cool setting to blow air into the cast is a safe method to alleviate itching without risking injury to the skin under the cast. Inserting objects like pencils, even with precautions, can cause skin injuries or infections.

The Nurse Observes a Child with a Cast Using a Pencil