Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
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The client has a cast applied following a fracture of the femur. The doctor tells the nurse to petal the cast. The nurse is aware that he intends for her to:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Petaling a cast involves covering the rough edges with adhesive tape or cast batting to prevent skin irritation. Cutting the cast or creating a window is a different procedure.