RN HESI PAEDIATRICS Exam 2
RN HESI PAEDIATRICS Exam 2 ( 48 Questions)
The nurse is providing education to a new parent on the potential causes of developmental dysplasia of the hip and recommendations to decrease the incidence in infants. Which statement made by the parent should the nurse recognize as understanding the education?
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Prop legs up in the car seat to keep the hips midline is incorrect. While proper positioning in a car seat is important, this statement doesn't specifically address hip development and DDH prevention.
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Ensure legs are extended during floor play is incorrect. Keeping the legs extended during floor play is not necessary for DDH prevention. Allowing for natural movements, including hip flexion and abduction, is important.
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Swaddle infant with legs slightly flexed and separate is incorrect. Swaddling with legs flexed and separated can be more comfortable for an infant, but it doesn't directly address DDH prevention or proper hip positioning.
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Hold infant with legs widely spread apart is appropriate. Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a condition where the hip joint may not develop normally. Holding the infant with legs widely spread apart, allowing for natural hip flexion and abduction, can help prevent the hips from being forced into an adducted (crossed) position, which could potentially contribute to DDH.
