A nurse is assisting the doctor with the examination of a 2 week old with developmental dysplasia of the hip. The doctor has ordered a Pavlik harness for the child's hips. The nurse knows that the teaching for the parent should include that:
1. The harness should be worn 24 hours a day.
2. The harness should only be removed for bathing.
3. The harness needs to be removed when feeding the infant.
4. The infant should remain immobile when in the harness.
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1. The harness should be worn 16 to 23 hours a day.
2. The harness does not need to be worn during bathing.
3. The harness should remain on during feedings.
4. The infant can move and be as mobile as he/she wants.
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