Which parental statement would cause the nurse to include further education related to the care required for a child who is diagnosed with congenital clubfoot?
1. "We're getting a special car seat to accommodate the casts."
2. "We'll watch for any swelling of the feet while the casts are on."
3. "We'll keep the casts dry."
4. "We're happy this is the only cast our baby will need."
4
Explanation:
1. Using a car seat is the law. Special car seats to accommodate the casts are available and should be utilized.
2. Parents should be watching for swelling while the casts are on.
3. Keeping the casts dry is important to prevent complications.
4. Serial casting is the treatment of choice for congenital clubfoot. The cast is changed every 1 to 2 weeks until the corrected foot position is achieved.
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