The nurse provides instructions to the parents of an infant with hip dysplasia regarding care of the Pavlik harness. Which of the following statements, if made by one of the parents, indicates an understanding of the use of the harness?
1. "I can remove the harness to bathe my infant."
2. "I need to remove the harness to feed my infant."
3. "I need to remove the harness to change the diaper."
4. "My infant needs to remain in the harness at all times."
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Rationale: The harness should be worn 23 hours a day and should be removed only to check the skin and for bathing. The hips and buttocks should be supported carefully when the infant is out of the harness. The harness does not need to be removed for diaper changes or feedings. "My infant needs to remain in the harness at all times." is incorrect.
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