Identify the Action by the Nurse That Is Most Important

Multiple Choice

Identify the action by the nurse that is most important in providing care for a client who has a Fiberglas cast on her right arm.

A) Cover the cast with a pillowcase to keep the arm warm.
B) Keep a cast cutter at the bedside.
C) Assess the fingers of the right hand for movement and sensation every 2 hours.
D) Elevate the cast 45 degrees for the first 48 hours.