A Patient Hospitalized with Multiple Fractures Has a Long Arm

A patient hospitalized with multiple fractures has a long arm plaster cast applied for immobilization of a fractured radius.Until the cast has completely dried,what should the nurse do?

A) Keep the extremity in a dependent position.
B) Handle the cast with the palms of the hands.
C) Position the cast on a pillow to prevent abnormal shaping.
D) Cover the cast with a small blanket to absorb the dampness.