Question

The nurse has reinforced teaching for a school-age child who was given a brace to wear for the treatment of scoliosis. The nurse determines that the child needs further teaching if the child makes which statement?

1. "This brace will correct my curve."
2. "I will wear my brace under my clothes."
3. "I may not need surgery if I wear my brace."
4. "I will do back exercises at least five times a week."

Answer 1

A back brace can help slow or stop the progression of scoliosis, but it cannot correct the curve completely.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct statement is option 1, "This brace will correct my curve."

While a back brace can help to slow or stop the progression of scoliosis, it cannot correct the curve completely. The primary goal of a brace is to prevent the curve from worsening and potentially avoid the need for surgery. It is important for the child to understand this to have realistic expectations about the treatment.