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Which instruction does the nurse give to a patient with a long leg cast

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Instruct the patient to do the following. (1) Avoid resting cast on hard surfaces or sharp edges that may dent the cast and cause pressure areas. (2) Never use a coat hanger or other foreign object to "scratch" inside the cast. This may cause skin damage and infection. (3) Report any danger signs to the nursing staff immediately.

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