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Jipu 123 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse has completed discharge teaching for the family of a child diagnosed with Legg-Calve-Perthes disease. The nurse knows further teaching is needed about the condition if the family states

1. We're glad this will only take aboutsix weeks to correct.
2. We understand swimming is a goodsport for Legg-Calve-Perthes.
3. We know to watch for areas on theskin the brace may rub.
4. We understand abduction of theaffected leg is important.

Question 2

The nurse has completed parent education related to treatment for a child with congenital clubfoot. The nurse knows that parents need further teaching when they state

1. We're happy this is the only cast ourbaby will need.
2. We'll watch for any swelling of thefeet while the casts are on.
3. We'll keep the casts dry.
4. We're getting a special car seat toaccommodate the casts.

shayla · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer:1
Rationale: The treatment generally takes approximately two years.Swimming is a good activity to increase mobility. A brace may be worn,so skin irritation should be monitored. The leg should be kept in the abducted position.

Answer to Question 2

Answer:1
Rationale:Serial casting is the treatment of choice for congenital clubfoot. The cast is changed every one to two weeks.Parents should be watching for swelling while the casts are on,keeping the casts dry,and using a car seat to accommodate the casts.