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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Pediatrics

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A 15-year-old girl was recently diagnosed of idiopathic scoliosis. She is worried about being different form her friends and upset about the treatment regimen. How would the nurse help her to develop a positive self-image:
  1. remind her that her back would be crooked if she doesn’t adhere to the treatment
  2. be focus on her positive rather her negative attributes
  3. assist her in selecting clothes to improve her appearance
  4. refer her to a psychiatrist for consult.
Explanation
Answer: C - The nurse would help her by selecting appropriate clothing that will help minimize the appearance of a brace, especially if an effort is made to wear the current style.
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