Which of the following would take priority when teaching the family how to care for an infant with osteogenesis imperfecta?
1. The trunk and extremities should always be supported when moving this infant.
2. Teaching the family how to care for an infant in traction
3. Teaching the family how to care for an infant in a cast
4. Teaching the family how to care for an infant postop spinal surgery
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Rationale:
1. With osteogenesis imperfecta, nursing care focuses on preventing fractures. Because the bones are fragile, the entire body must be supported when the child is moved.
2. Traction, casts, and spinal surgery are not routinely done for osteogenesis imperfecta.
3. Traction, casts, and spinal surgery are not routinely done for osteogenesis imperfecta.
4. Traction, casts, and spinal surgery are not routinely done for osteogenesis imperfecta.
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