A nurse is applying a cast to a 12-year-old boy with a simple fracture of the radius in the arm. Which of the following is most important for the nurse to do when she has finished applying the cast?

A nurse is applying a cast to a 12-year-old boy with a simple fracture of the radius in the arm. Which of the following is most important for the nurse to do when she has finished applying the cast?


a) Assess the fingers for warmth, pain, and function
b) Apply a tube of stockinette over the cast
c) Cut a window in the cast over the wrist
d) X-ray the cast to make sure the bones are aligned properly


Answer: a)Assess the fingers for warmth, pain, and function


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