The nurse has completed discharge teaching for the family of a child diagnosed with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease. The nurse knows further teaching is needed about the condition if the family states:
1. "We're glad this will only take about six weeks to correct."
2. "We understand swimming is a good sport for Legg-Calvé-Perthes."
3. "We know to watch for areas on the skin that the brace might rub."
4. "We understand abduction of the affected leg is important."
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Rationale:
1. The treatment for Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease takes approximately two years.
2. Swimming is a good activity to increase mobility in a child with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease.
3. A brace might be worn to correct Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, so skin irritation should be monitored.
4. The leg should be kept in the abducted position to correct Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease.
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