The rehabilitation nurse works closely with her patient who has a new orthosis. What is the nurse's responsibility to this patient? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Help the patient learn to apply and remove the orthosis
B) Teach the patient how to care for the skin that comes in contact with the orthosis
C) Assist in the fitting of the orthosis
D) Assist the patient in learning how to move the affected body part correctly
E) Arrange for the physical therapist to work with the patient
Ans: A, B, D
Feedback: In addition to learning how to apply and remove the orthosis and maneuver the affected body part correctly, patients must learn how to properly care for the skin that comes in contact with the appliance. Skin problems or pressure ulcers may develop if the device is applied too tightly or too loosely or if it is adjusted improperly. Options C and D are incorrect because they are not part of the nurse's responsibility to the patient.
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