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 .None
A、Use the fingertips to lift the cast while it is drying .
B、Keep small toys and sharp objects away from the cast .
C、Use a padded ruler or another padded object to scratch the skin under the cast if it itches .
D、Place a heating pad on the lower end of the cast and over the fingers if the fingers feel cold .
E、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 .
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