Question

A nurse provides instructions to the parents of an infant with hip dysplasia regarding care of the Pavlik harness. Which instruction provided by the nurse is accurate?

1. "I can remove the harness to bathe my infant."
2. "I need to remove the harness to feed my infant."
3. "I need to remove the harness to change the diaper."
4. "My infant needs to remain in the harness at all times."

Answer 1

The accurate instruction given by the nurse is, 'My infant needs to remain in the harness at all times.'

Step-by-step explanation:

The accurate instruction given by the nurse is option 4: My infant needs to remain in the harness at all times. The Pavlik harness is used to treat hip dysplasia in infants by keeping the hips in the correct position. It is important to keep the harness on at all times to ensure effective treatment and proper hip development. The harness should only be removed by a healthcare professional for specific reasons, such as cleaning or adjusting.