The healthcare provider suggests that a patient with scoliosis participate in conservative treatment. What should the nurse instruct the patient about this treatment approach?
Select all that apply.
1. Reduce body weight.
2. Use braces for support.
3. Perform active and passive exercises.
4. Consume 2 to 3 liters of fluid each day.
5. Schedule routine injections with corticosteroids.
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3
Conservative treatment for adults with scoliosis may include weight reduction, active and passive exercises, and the use of braces for support. There is no recommendation to increase fluids in the conservative treatment of scoliosis. Corticosteroid injections are not considered conservative treatment for scoliosis.
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