A patient is being discharged home with a long arm cast. What education should the nurse include to prevent disuse syndrome in the arm?

A patient is being discharged home with a long arm cast. What education should the nurse include to prevent disuse syndrome in the arm?



a) Proper use of a sling
b) Abduction and adduction of the shoulder
c) Use of isometric exercises
d) Repositioning the arm in the cast



Answer: C


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