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A nurse is conducting discharge teaching for parents of an infant with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). Further teaching is indicated if the parents make which statement?
 
  a. We will be very careful handling the baby.
  b. We will lift the baby by the buttocks when diapering.
  c. We're glad there is a cure for this disorder.
  d. We will schedule follow-up appointments as instructed.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for an infant with developmental dysplasia of the hip. Which clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to observe? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Positive Ortolani click
  b. Unequal gluteal folds
  c. Negative Babinski sign
  d. Trendelenburg sign
  e. Telescoping of the affected limb
  f. Lordosis



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The treatment for OI is primarily supportive. Although patients and families are optimistic about new research advances, there is no cure. The use of bisphosphonate therapy with IV pamidronate to promote increased bone density and prevent fractures has become standard therapy for many children with OI; however, long bones are weakened by prolonged treatment. Infants and children with this disorder require careful handling to prevent fractures. They must be supported when they are being turned, positioned, moved, and held. Even changing a diaper may cause a fracture in severely affected infants. These children should never be held by the ankles when being diapered but should be gently lifted by the buttocks or supported with pillows. Follow-up appointments for treatment with bisphosphonate can be expected.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B
A positive Ortolani test and unequal gluteal folds are clinical manifestations of developmental dysplasia of the hip seen from birth to 2 to 3 months. Unequal gluteal folds, negative Babinski sign, and Trendelenburg sign are signs that appear in older infants and children. Telescoping of the affected limb and lordosis are not clinical manifestations of developmental dysplasia of the hip.




swpotter12

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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