A child has been hospitalized with an acute-grade IV slipped femoral capital epiphysis (SFCE) and is on bedrest awaiting surgical correction. A new nurse places the following interventions on the child's care plan
Which intervention leads the experienced nurse to intervene?
A.
Consult child-life therapist for diversionary activities.
B.
Perform range-of-motion exercises to both lower extremities.
C.
Reinforce teaching on crutch-walking postoperatively.
D.
Teach child and family about non-weight-bearing status.
ANS: B
In acute SFCE, range-of-motion exercises are not done to the affected extremity because they may cause further damage. The other interventions are appropriate for a child with this diagnosis.
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