The nurse should teach which of the following to a patient receiving an orthosis?
A) Oil the joints of the device every other day.
B) Use a hanger to relieve pruritus under the device.
C) Wear tight-fitting stockings under the device.
D) Clean and inspect the skin daily under the device.
Ans: D
Feedback: Orthoses include braces, splints, collars, or corsets and are used to provide support or correct deformities. Skin problems or pressure ulcers may develop if the device is applied too tightly or too loosely, or if it is adjusted improperly. The nurse instructs the patient to clean and inspect the skin daily, to make sure the brace fits snugly without being too tight, to check that the padding distributes pressure evenly, and to wear a cotton garment without seams between the orthosis and the skin.
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