The nurse prepares a list of home care instructions for the parents of a child who has a plaster cast applied to the left forearm. Which instructions would be included on the list? Select all that apply.

A Elevate the extremity on pillows for the first 24 to 48 hours after casting to prevent swelling. F Contact the primary health care provider (PHCP) If the child complains of numbness or tingling in the extremity B Place a heating pad on the lower end of the cast and over the fingers if the fingers feel cold. E Use the fingertips to lift the cast while it is drying D Use a padded ruler or another padded object to scratch the skin under the cast if it itches. C Keep small toys and sharp objects away from the cast.