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The Mother of a 3-Month-Old Returns for a Visit with the Physician

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The mother of a 3-month-old returns for a visit with the physician who is caring for the infant's hip dysplasia. However, the nurse notes that upon arrival, the infant is not wearing the prescribed Pavlick harness. The mother indicates she thought the infant was uncomfortable so she removed it. Which is the best response by the nurse?


A) Inform the mother how to check for capillary refill in the toes.
B) Assess the infant for trauma or swelling to the lower extremities.
C) Report the findings to the physician before entering the examination room.
D) Ask the mother to demonstrate how to place the Pavlick harness.

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