The nurse is preparing a patient for discharge after application of a plaster cast.What information does the nurse include in the patient teaching?
A) Report any changes in sensation or mobility.
B) Use a cool blow dryer to dry a wet cast.
C) Use only soft objects to scratch inside the cast.
D) Trim the cast if the skin becomes irritated.
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