A plaster arm cast is applied to an adult client with a compound fracture of the radius. While the physician wraps the arm with rolls of wet plaster, where should the nurse support the wet cast? 1. On...

A plaster arm cast is applied to an adult client with a compound fracture of the radius. While the physician wraps the arm with rolls of wet plaster, where should the nurse support the wet cast?

1. On a firm surface

2. On a soft mattress

3. With the palms of the hands

4. With the tips of the fingers