Author Question: The nurse is caring for an infant with torticollis and is providing instructions to the parents ... (Read 77 times)

ssal · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is caring for an infant with torticollis and is providing instructions to the parents about how to help their daughter. Which statement by the parents indicates a need for further teaching?

A) We must encourage our daughter to turn her head both ways.
B) Flatness on one side of the head is a common side effect.
C) We must use firm pressure when stretching every other day.
D) We need to hold each stretch for 10 to 30 seconds each time.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for an active 14-year-old boy who has recently been diagnosed with scoliosis. He is dismayed that a jock like himself could have this condition and is afraid it will affect his spot on the water polo team.

Which response by the nurse would best address the boy's concerns? A) If you wear your brace properly, you may not need surgery.
B) The good news is that you have very minimal curvature of your spine.
C) Let's talk to another patient with scoliosis who is winning for his swim team.
D) Let's talk to the doctor about your treatment options.

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

Answer to Question 1

C
Response:
The nurse needs to remind the parents that the stretching exercises should be done several times a day. The stretching is applied with gentle pressure, not firm, and should be done every day for multiple sessions. Each stretch should be held for 10 to 30 seconds. Changing the child's head position is important to prevent flattening, which can be a common side effect of this condition.

Answer to Question 2

C
Response:
Because this boy is concerned about limiting his participation in water polo and perceives scoliosis as a disease for non-jocks, putting the child in contact with someone with the same problem would be helpful. The suggestions about wearing the brace and talking to the doctor could be helpful by engaging his input in the treatment. However, these suggestions, as well as reminding him that his curvature is minimal, do not address his specific concerns.