A neonate is born with mild clubfeet. When the parents ask the ...

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A neonate is born with mild clubfeet. When the parents ask the nurse how this will be corrected, the nurse should explain that
 
  a. Traction is tried first.
  b. Surgical intervention is needed.
  c. Frequent, serial casting is tried first.
  d. Children outgrow this condition when they learn to walk.

Question 2

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a serious complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and the leading cause of maternal mortality. As many as 15 to 25 of all DVTs lead to PEs if not recognized and treated. Is this statement true or false?
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Answer to Question 1

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A Serial casting is the preferred treatment.
B Surgical intervention is done only if serial casting is not successful.
C Serial casting is begun shortly after birth before discharge from the nursery.
Successive casts allow for gradual stretching of skin and tight structures on the
medial side of the foot. Manipulation and casting of the leg are repeated
frequently (every week) to accommodate the rapid growth of early infancy.
D Children do not improve without intervention.

Answer to Question 2

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This statement is correct. PE occurs with fragments of a blood clot dislodge and are carried
to the lungs. Treatment is aimed at dissolving the clot and maintaining pulmonary
circulation. Oxygen is used to decrease hypoxia, and narcotic analgesics are given to
reduce pain and apprehension.