The nurse is caring for a postoperative client with a right foot cast. Which of the following instructions regarding cast care should be provided to the client? Select all that apply: 1. “Dangle the affected area every 4 hours to promote blood circulation to the toes.” 2. “Contact your health care provider if the skin turns blue.” 3. “When changing positions, use the tips of your fingers to move the cast.” 4. “Move your toes frequently inside the cast.” 5. “Turn on a hair dryer using a warm setting and aim it under the cast if you feel itch.”
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