A child must wear a brace for correction of scoliosis. The nursing diagnosis that should be included in this child's plan of care is
1. Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity.
2. Risk for Altered Growth andDevelopment.
3. Risk for Impaired Mobility.
4. Risk for Impaired Gas Exchange.
Answer:1
Rationale: The skin should be monitored for breakdown in any area the brace may rub. The other diagnoses would not be priority and should be corrected by the wearing of the brace.
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