The nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with the caregivers of a child who is going home after a cast has been applied. The nurse explains to the caregivers that which of the following should be reported if they occur or are seen related to this child?
a) A foul odor under the cast
b) Drainage from under the cast
c) Any pink color in the fingers or toes of casted extremity
d) Looseness of the cast on the extremity
e) Any area on the cast that is warm to the touch
f) Any itching under or around the edges of the cast
e)Any area on the cast that is warm to the touch
Answer:
a)A foul odor under the cast
b)Drainage from under the cast
d)Looseness of the cast on the extremity
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