The nurse is teaching a family how to care for an infant in a Pavlik harness to treat congenital developmental dysplasia of the hip. The nurse will include in the parental education instructions to:
1. Apply lotion or powder to minimize skin irritation.
2. Put clothing over the harness for maximum effectiveness of the device.
3. Check at least two or three times a day for red areas under the straps.
4. Place the diaper over the harness, preferably using a thin, superabsorbent disposable diaper.
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Rationale:
1. Lotion or powder can contribute to skin breakdown.
2. A light layer of clothing should be under the brace, not over it.
3. The brace should be checked two or three times a day for red areas under the straps.
4. The diaper should be under the brace.
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