The nurse is caring for an infant with osteogenesis imperfecta and is providing instruction on how to reduce the risk of injury. Which response from the mother indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "I need to avoid pushing or pulling on an arm or leg."
B) "I must carefully lift the baby from under the armpits."
C) "I should not bend an arm or leg into an awkward position."
D) "We must avoid lifting the legs by the ankles to change diapers."
Ans: B
The nurse needs to emphasize that the mother must not lift a baby or young child with osteogenesis imperfecta from under the armpits as it may cause harm. Avoiding pushing or pulling, not bending an arm or leg into an awkward position, and avoiding lifting the legs by the ankles are appropriate responses.
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