The nurse has completed discharge teaching for the family of a child diagnosed with Legg-Calve-Perthes disease. The nurse knows further teaching is needed about the condition if the family states
1. "We're glad this will only take aboutsix weeks to correct."
2. "We understand swimming is a goodsport for Legg-Calve-Perthes."
3. "We know to watch for areas on theskin the brace may rub."
4. "We understand abduction of theaffected leg is important."
Answer:1
Rationale: The treatment generally takes approximately two years.Swimming is a good activity to increase mobility. A brace may be worn,so skin irritation should be monitored. The leg should be kept in the abducted position.
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