When teaching cast care,the nurse instructs the client to:

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Client must monitor neurovascular status,paying particular attention to blueness or paleness of nails,pain,feeling of tightness,numbness,or tingling sensation.
Caution client against drying wet cast with hair dryer; this can cause plaster to crack or skin underneath to be damaged.Client should avoid sticking objects down or into cast to scratch because these objects can cause breaks in underlying skin and subsequent infection.Inform patient to inspect cast and petal rough edges to reduce risk of trauma to underlying skin and the need for cast changes.Small pieces (petals)of adhesive tape 2.5 to 5.0 cm (1 to 2 inches)are cut and taped smoothly over edge of cast.

When Teaching Cast Care,the Nurse Instructs the Client To