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roselinechinyere27m · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse working in an orthopedic clinic received a call from a client complaining of itching under the cast and asking for advice on how to relieve the discomfort. Which instruction will the nurse provide to this client?

1. Use a back scratcher to scratch under the cast.
2. Use a wooden spoon to scratch inside the cast.
3. Blow air from a hair dryer set to cool under the cast, or apply ice.
4. Take an antihistamine to reduce itching.

Question 2

The nurse observes the health care provider apply a cast made of strips of open-weave cotton saturated with powdered calcium sulfate crystals. When documenting this procedure, which term will the nurse use for this type of cast?

1. Plaster cast
2. Synthetic cast
3. Fiberglass cast
4. Thermoplastic cast

deja · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3

Strategies for dealing with itching include a hair dryer set on cool, applying ice, or blowing air from a vacuum set on reverse. Nothing should be inserted into the cast, even if it is not sharp, because it can scratch the skin or bunch the padding. An antihistamine will not resolve the itching if it is not related to an allergy.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1

The cast described is a plaster cast.