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Review Question - QID 220569

Distal Radius Fractures - Pediatric Complications Casting Thermal Injury QID: 220569 (OBQ24.196)
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QID 220569 (Type "220569" in App Search)
A 7-year-old child presents to the emergency department with a non-displaced distal both bone forearm fracture. You are preparing to apply a fiberglass cast. The patient is anxious, and you want to ensure the cast is applied safely and comfortably, minimizing any risk of thermal injury. You instruct your resident to prepare the casting materials. Which of the following actions, if performed during the cast application process, would MOST significantly increase the risk of a cast burn to the patient?
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