The nurse explains to the parents of a child with developmental hip dysplasia that the application of a Pavlik harness will hold the child's femurs in:
a. abduction.
b. adduction.
c. flexion.
d. extension.
A
The use of the Pavlik harness maintains abduction for 4 to 6 months.
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a. 10 gtt c. 60 gtt b. 12.5 gtt d. 125 gtt
When removing lower dentures, gently ease them ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).