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.
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.
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