A client is seen in the emergency department for an injury acquired from falling off of a bicycle and fracturing the arm. The client also has a long laceration that has been sutured in the same area. The client asks the nurse why a splint is applied and not a cast. What is the best explanation by the nurse?
a) "We will need to monitor the status of the laceration to be sure it does not get infected."
b) "You will be able to wear the splint longer than you would a cast."
c) "The splint is less expensive than the cast."
d) "The arm does not require the same immobilization that a leg fracture would."
Answer: A
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