What intervention should the nurse implement when caring for a client with a simple fracture in the right hand that has been immobilized by a plaster cast?
A) Handle the wet cast with the fingertips only.
B) Avoid washing the area around the cast.
C) To move the arm, grasp the cast on one side only.
D) Cover the edges of the cast with tape to minimize skin irritation.

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Covering the edges of the cast with tape helps to minimize skin irritation and protect the skin from the rough edges of the cast.

What Intervention Should the Nurse Implement When Caring for a Client