Which cast care instructions should the nurse provide to a client who just had a plaster cast applied to the right forearm? Select all that apply.
Keep the cast clean and dry.
Allow the cast 24 to 72 hours to dry.
Keep the cast and extremity elevated.
Expect tingling and numbness in the extremity.
Use a hair dryer set on a warm to hot setting to dry the cast.
Use a soft, padded object that will fit under the cast to scratch the skin under the cast.
