Care for an infant with osteogenesis imperfecta should include
1. support of the trunk and extremitieswhen moving.
2. traction care.
3. cast care.
4. postop spinal-surgery care.
Answer:1
Rationale: With osteogenesis imperfecta,nursing care focuses on preventing fractures.Because the bones are fragile,the entire body must be supported when the child is moved. Traction,casts,and spinal surgery are not routinely done for osteogenesis.
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