The nurse is caring for an active 14-year-old boy who has recently been diagnosed with scoliosis. He is dismayed that a "jock" like himself could have this condition and is afraid it will affect his spot on the water polo team
Which response by the nurse would best address the boy's concerns? A) "If you wear your brace properly, you may not need surgery."
B) "The good news is that you have very minimal curvature of your spine."
C) "Let's talk to another patient with scoliosis who is winning for his swim team."
D) "Let's talk to the doctor about your treatment options."
C
Response:
Because this boy is concerned about limiting his participation in water polo and perceives scoliosis as a disease for "non-jocks," putting the child in contact with someone with the same problem would be helpful. The suggestions about wearing the brace and talking to the doctor could be helpful by engaging his input in the treatment. However, these suggestions, as well as reminding him that his curvature is minimal, do not address his specific concerns.
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