A preadolescent girl with scoliosis is prescribed a body brace. What should the nurse teach the child about the purpose of the brace?
A) Prevents torticollis
B) Improves spinal stability
C) Corrects spinal curvature
D) Prevents herniation of a spinal disk
B
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The goal of mechanical bracing is to maintain spinal stability and prevent further progression of the deformity until bone growth is complete. Bracing will not prevent torticollis, correct the curvature, or prevent herniation of a spinal disk.
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