The nurse notices that a 10-month-old infant being seen in the clinic is wearing expensive, inflexible, high-top shoes. The nurse should explain that:
a. Soft and flexible shoes are generally better.
b. High-top shoes are necessary for support.
c. Inflexible shoes are necessary to prevent in-toeing and out-toeing.
d. This type of shoe will encourage the infant to walk sooner.
ANS: A
The main purpose of the shoe is protection. Soft, well-constructed, athletic-type shoes are best for infants and children. High-top shoes are not necessary for support but may be helpful keeping the child's foot in the shoe. Inflexible shoes can delay walking, aggravate in-toeing and out-toeing, and impede development of the supportive foot muscles.
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