The nurse is providing teaching for the mother of a male neonate diagnosed with talipes. Which of the following statements reflects a teaching point for this disorder?
A) "Your son will undergo surgery to have shunts placed in his head to drain fluid."
B) "Your son will be fitted with corrective shoes and may eventually need surgery."
C) "Your son will wear a 'triple diaper' to force his leg into abduction."
D) "Your son will have a suture tied around his extra finger until it falls off."
B
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Talipes is also known as clubfoot, in which one or both feet turn out of the normal position. Early diagnosis and treatment usually yield an excellent prognosis, and exercise, corrective shoes, braces, casts, and surgery also may be helpful. Undergoing surgery for shunt placement occurs with hydrocephalus and wearing a "triple diaper" is an intervention for congenital dislocated hip. Tying a suture around a useless extra appendage occurs with polydactylism.
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