A Child Has Had a Short-Arm Synthetic Cast Applied

A child has had a short-arm synthetic cast applied.What should the nurse teach to the child and parents about cast care?

A) Relieve itching with heat.
B) Elevate the arm when resting.
C) Observe the fingers for any evidence of discoloration.
D) Do not allow the child to put anything inside the cast.
E) Examine the skin at the cast edges for any breakdown.