Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
The nurse educates a client about the application of a plaster cast to a fractured radius. Which of the following statements by the client would require follow-up?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Showering with a plaster cast risks wetting it, leading to breakdown or infection, requiring follow-up. Cool air for itching, elevation for swelling, and initial heat from cast setting are appropriate.