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Regarding a cast placed around a fractured leg in which extensive tissue damage has occurred: Why might this cast be too tight after 24 hours

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Answer:

Swelling

Step-by-step explanation:

As the body tries to heal itself, the tissues may swell and become inflamed, causing a cast to become tight and uncomfortable.

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