A patient with a plaster cast tells the nurse, "This thing itches like crazy, and it is making me nuts." The best response by the nurse is:

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Using a hair dryer on the cool setting to blow air down the cast can relieve itching by providing some relief to the skin inside the cast without damaging the plaster. This technique works by removing the moisture from the skin and minimizing irritation.

A Patient with a Plaster Cast Tells the Nurse, "This