NCLEX PN Practice Tests Practice Question
The nurse is caring for a client with a fiberglass cast applied to a distal fracture of the right tibia. The client should be able to bear weight on the cast within:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fiberglass casts typically require 24 hours to fully dry and harden before weight-bearing. Choices A, B, and C are too short for the cast to achieve sufficient strength.
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