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PhilipSeeMore

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Kali has prepared the discharge teaching for a 3 year old after a repair to the Achilles tendon due to clubfoot. Kali knows that the parents understand the teaching when they say which of the following statements:
 
  1. We will need to make sure to keep the regime set out for us, otherwise her feet could go back to the same position..
   2. We will need to watch to make sure she is walking on her tiptoes..
   3. It will be important for us to use the angle-foot orthotics as prescribed..
   4. We will want her to walk on the lateral border of her shoes..

Question 2

When advising the mother of a 1-year-old child, the nurse recommends that children 1 year of age and older should limit whole milk consumption to:
 
  a. 8 ounces per day
  b. 24 ounces per day
  c. 32 ounces per day
  d. 64 ounces per day


chevyboi1976

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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1. Teaching the proper way to walk will be the important factor in keeping the foot in the right position.
2. Walking on tiptoes causes the tendon to shorten, causing more damage.
3. This technique is not used with Achilles tendon issues.
4. Walking on the lateral boarder will help strengthen the tendon.

Answer to Question 2

B
Whole milk consumption for children 1 year of age and older should be limited to 16 to 24 ounces per day.


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