The Nurse Is Teaching Parents the Proper Use of a Hip-Knee-Ankle-Foot

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching parents the proper use of a hip-knee-ankle-foot orthosis (HKAFO) for their 4-year-old child.The parents demonstrate basic essential knowledge by making what statement?

• A) "Alcohol will be used twice a day to clean the skin around the brace."
• B) "Weekly visits to the orthotist are scheduled to check screws for tightness."
• C) "Initially, a burning sensation is expected and the brace should remain in place."
• D) "Condition of the skin in contact with the brace should be checked every 4 hours."

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