A client suffers a broken leg as a result of a car accident…
A client suffers a broken leg as a result of a car accident and a plaster cast is applied in the emergency room. Before discharge, the nurse provides the client with instructions regarding cast care. Which instructions are most appropriate? Select All that Apply. a. support the wet cast with pillows until it dries.b. use the fingertips when moving the wet cast.c. apply powder daily to the inside of the cast after it dries.d. avoid putting straws or hangers inside the cast.e. instruct client to elevate the extremity for 2-4 hours after cast application