The nurse caring for a pediatric client who requires orthoses ...

[folubunmi]

The nurse caring for a pediatric client who requires orthoses teaches the parent that which is a unique aspect of orthoses for children?
 
  1. The need for a snug fit
  2. The importance of skin care and monitoring
  3. The importance of careful maintenance of the device to ensure efficacy and safety
  4. The need for periodic adjustment of the device

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who uses an orthotic device. Four days later, the client is noted to have a red area at the edge of the device which is padded and observed for 3 more days.
 
  Despite this intervention, the area is growing in size and is now open. Which nursing action is most appropriate in this situation?
  1. Removing the orthotic device until the site heals
  2. Having the device reshaped to remove the pressure area
  3. Notifying the health care provider and orthotist
  4. Using a thicker pad over the site

[shailee]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

As children grow, the device will need to be adjusted to accommodate the change in their size to assure a snug and safe fit. The remaining factors are true for all clients, adult and pediatric, requiring orthoses.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3

When an area of irritation is noted, and does not improve or worsens after 3 days of padding and observation, the nurse should notify the health care provider and orthotist to correct the situation. The other options are incorrect.

[folubunmi]

Thank you

[shailee]

Happy to help you