Which statement made by the parent of a 6-month-old infant undergoing serial casting for treatment of clubfoot indicates the parent is correctly following the treatment plan?
a. "I am careful to leave him in his bed with his leg elevated as much as possible.".
b. "I monitor the temperature of his foot often to make sure that the cast still fits.".
c. "It's okay that he's not trying to roll over; he'll catch up later.".
d. "It's okay if the cast gets wet during baths because it will be changed often.".
B
The temperature of the foot should be monitored often to assess for neurovascular compromise. The child should be allowed to have developmental stimulation to achieve as normal a growth and development as possible. The child should be trying to roll over by this age; if the child is not, this indicates the need for further evaluation. The cast should be kept dry although it is being changed often.
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