The nurse caring for a pediatric client who requires orthoses teaches the parent that which is a unique aspect of orthoses for children?
1. The need for a snug fit
2. The importance of skin care and monitoring
3. The importance of careful maintenance of the device to ensure efficacy and safety
4. The need for periodic adjustment of the device
Correct Answer: 4
As children grow, the device will need to be adjusted to accommodate the change in their size to assure a snug and safe fit. The remaining factors are true for all clients, adult and pediatric, requiring orthoses.
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