The nurse is caring for an infant with torticollis and is providing instructions to the parents about how to help their daughter. Which statement by the parents indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "We must encourage our daughter to turn her head both ways."
B) "Flatness on one side of the head is a common side effect."
C) "We must use firm pressure when stretching every other day."
D) "We need to hold each stretch for 10 to 30 seconds each time."
C
Response:
The nurse needs to remind the parents that the stretching exercises should be done several times a day. The stretching is applied with gentle pressure, not firm, and should be done every day for multiple sessions. Each stretch should be held for 10 to 30 seconds. Changing the child's head position is important to prevent flattening, which can be a common side effect of this condition.
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