A client asks why a cast can't get wet. Which of the following responses would be the most appropriate?
A)A wet cast can cause foul odor.
B)A wet cast will weaken or be destroyed.
C)A wet cast is heavy and difficult to maneuver.
D)It's all right to get the cast wet, just use a hair dryer to dry it off.

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A wet cast will weaken or be destroyed. Once the cast is hardened, the casts should be kept dry at all times. A foul odor is a sign of infection.

A Client Asks Why a Cast Can't Get Wet