Author Question: The nurse is caring for a child diagnosed with clubfoot. Which assessment findings does the nurse ... (Read 73 times)

geodog55

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 530
The nurse is caring for a child diagnosed with clubfoot. Which assessment findings does the nurse anticipate in the affected extremity? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A.
  Adducted forefoot
  B.
  Dorsiflexion
  C.
  Everted heel
  D.
  Plantar flexion
  E.
  Rigidity

Question 2

A nurse is teaching parents how to care for their child who is undergoing serial casting for clubfoot. Which information does the nurse provide? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A.
  Cast care
  B.
  Cast drying techniques
  C.
  Neurovascular assessment
  D.
  Pain management
  E.
  Wound care



Rilsmarie951

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 316
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, D, E
Signs of clubfoot include plantar flexion, inverted heel, adducted forefoot, and rigidity to the point that the foot cannot be manipulated into a neutral position.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, D
Parents need to be taught how to properly care for their child's cast. The cast is left open to air for drying, so there are no special techniques needed. Specifically, the parents should not use a hair dryer, as this may cause burns. The parents should also be taught about managing the child's pain, as stretching the muscles and ligaments will be painful. They also need instruction on performing neurovascular checks and when to call the physician. Serial casting is not a surgical procedure, so wound care instructions are not needed.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

The strongest synthetic topical retinoid drug available, tazarotene, is used to treat sun-damaged skin, acne, and psoriasis.

Did you know?

Pink eye is a term that refers to conjunctivitis, which is inflammation of the thin, clear membrane (conjunctiva) over the white part of the eye (sclera). It may be triggered by a virus, bacteria, or foreign body in the eye. Antibiotic eye drops alleviate bacterial conjunctivitis, and antihistamine allergy pills or eye drops help control allergic conjunctivitis symptoms.

Did you know?

Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone. In women who are at least 5 years beyond menopause, it slows bone loss and increases spinal bone density.

Did you know?

Every 10 seconds, a person in the United States goes to the emergency room complaining of head pain. About 1.2 million visits are for acute migraine attacks.

Did you know?

Oxytocin is recommended only for pregnancies that have a medical reason for inducing labor (such as eclampsia) and is not recommended for elective procedures or for making the birthing process more convenient.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library