Question

The nurse provides teaching to an adolescent client and parent about the brace the adolescent will wear to correct a scoliosis deformity. Which statement made by the parent indicates teaching is successful?

a. "A bed board may replace the brace at night."
b. "My child's diet should be low in calories."
c. "Daily tub baths are preferred to showers.'
d. "The brace should be worn 23 hours a day."

Answer 1

The parent's statement indicating that the brace should be worn 23 hours a day reflects successful teaching about a brace for scoliosis correction in an adolescent.

Step-by-step explanation:

When assessing the effectiveness of teaching about a brace for scoliosis correction, the statement by the parent that indicates successful teaching is "The brace should be worn 23 hours a day." This is because scoliosis, which is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine often worsening during an adolescent growth spurt, may require the constant support of a brace to correct the deformity. The brace acts to reinforce and support the spinal structure. It is important to note that options such as a bed board replacing the brace at night, a low-calorie diet, or a preference for tub baths are not directly related to the effectiveness of the brace in treating scoliosis.