You are planning the care of a child who has been fitted with a cast for the treatment of a fracture. What interventions should be included in the plan of nursing care?

a. Keep the cast partly elevated to help prevent edema.
b. If itching occurs, apply ice to the surface of the cast.
c. Cover casts with plastic bags for showering.
d. Remind children about the importance of a follow-up visit.
e. Keep the child aware of what is going to happen