The caregiver of a child who has had a cast applied to the leg observes the nurse putting adhesive tape strips around the edge of the cast. The caregiver asks the nurse why she is doing this. The best response by the nurse would be:

The caregiver of a child who has had a cast applied to the leg observes the nurse putting adhesive tape strips around the edge of the cast. The caregiver asks the nurse why she is doing this. The best response by the nurse would be:


a) "These make a smooth edge on the cast so the skin is better protected."

b) "We put these on so the child will not pull the padding from under the cast."

c) "In case the child has an accident and misses the bedpan, these can be changed to keep the area dry."

d) "These will help the cast look more attractive so the child won't feel self-conscious."



Answer: "These make a smooth edge on the cast so the skin is better protected."



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