A plaster arm cast will be applied to an adult client with a compound fracture of the radius. When preparing the client for the cast application, what does the nurse explain to the client?
1. The client may experience itching while the cast is wet.
2. The client’s arm will feel warm as the wet plaster sets.
3. The cast will feel tight as it is applied.
4. There will be a foul odor until the cast is dry.
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