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Diane

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A preadolescent girl with scoliosis is prescribed a body brace. What should the nurse teach the child about the purpose of the brace?
 
  A) Prevents torticollis
  B) Improves spinal stability
  C) Corrects spinal curvature
  D) Prevents herniation of a spinal disk

Question 2

The nurse is instructing the mother of a school-age child with a leg cast about cast care at home. What should the nurse include in this teaching? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Cover the cast with a plastic bag to bathe.
  B) Remind that nothing is to be put down the cast.
  C) Recommend using magic markers for autographs.
  D) Use the cool setting on a hair dryer to ease itchy skin.
  E) Encourage usual activities but restrict strenuous actions.



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Madisongo23

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Answer to Question 1

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The goal of mechanical bracing is to maintain spinal stability and prevent further progression of the deformity until bone growth is complete. Bracing will not prevent torticollis, correct the curvature, or prevent herniation of a spinal disk.

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A, B, D, E
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When teaching the mother about cast care at home, the nurse should include covering the cast with a plastic bag while bathing so the cast does not get wet, not placing anything down the cast, using the cool setting on a hair dryer to ease itching, and encourage usual activities but reducing strenuous activities while the cast is in place. Magic markers should not be used for autographs because the ink can seep into the cast material.




Diane

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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