The nurse providing instructions to an adolescent who has been fitted with a Milwaukee brace would suggest:
a. Wearing the brace directly against the skin
b. Wearing the brace over regular clothing
c. Wearing the brace over a T-shirt 23 hours per day
d. Removing the brace before sleeping
C
A Milwaukee brace is worn approximately 23 hours per day over a T-shirt that protects the skin. Some experts believe the same therapeutic outcome will occur with only 16 hours of wear per day.
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