The nurse is caring for an infant with osteogenesis imperfecta and is providing instruction on how to reduce the risk of injury. Which of the following responses 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."
B
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1. Florence Nightingale's 2. Dorothea Orem's 3. Betty Neuman's 4. Sister Callista Roy's
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A) "Once your healing is complete, your skin will be just as strong as before your accident." B) "You may find that the scar is a bit smaller than the area of the wound." C) "You'll find that your new tissue is more elastic and fragile than the rest of your skin." D) "The final remodeling phase of healing may last up to 3 months in your case."
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What should the instructor explain that the student is feeling? A) A thrill B) A thrust C) A heave D) A normal finding