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jho37

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The nurse is caring for a child in Bryant skin traction. An appropriate nursing intervention for this child would be to
 
  1. remove the adhesive traction strapsdaily to prevent skin breakdown.
  2. check the traction frequently toensure that proper alignment is maintained.
  3. place the child in a prone position tomaintain good alignment.
  4. move the child as infrequently aspossible to maintain traction.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a family how to care for their infant in a Pavlik harness to treat congenital developmental dysplasia of the hip. The nurse will include in the parental education to
 
  1. apply lotion or powder to minimizeskin irritation.
  2. put clothing over the harness formaximum effectiveness of the device.
  3. check at least two or three times aday for red areas under the straps.
  4. place a diaper over the harness,preferably using a thin superabsorbent disposable diaper.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer:2
Rationale: The traction apparatus should be checked frequently to ensure that proper alignment is maintained. The adhesive straps should not be removed. The child should be placed in a supine position,and frequent repositioning is necessary to prevent complications of immobility.

Answer to Question 2

Answer:3
Rationale: The brace should be checked two or three times for red areas under the straps.Lotion or powder can contribute to skin breakdown. A light layer of clothing should be under the brace,not over. The diaper should also be under the brace.




jho37

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Gracias!


deja

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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