A teen has a scoliosis curve of 35 °. What treatment option does the nurse prepare the child and family for?
A.
Bracing
B.
Continued screening
C.
Exercise therapy
D.
Surgical intervention
ANS: A
A curve of 35 °is considered mild scoliosis. Bracing is the treatment of choice at this point. Continued screening is inappropriate, as the child has scoliosis. Research has shown that exercise alone does not improve outcomes. Surgical intervention is reserved for more serious cases.
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