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A Newborn Is Diagnosed with Congenital Hip Dysplasia

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A newborn is diagnosed with congenital hip dysplasia. The hip x-ray report shows that the pelvic bone of the newborn is partially dislocatable. How should the primary health-care provider convey this finding to the parents?


A) "An abnormal placement of the hip bone can be stabilized within one month."
B) "A removable brace should be used immediately to keep the child's hips abducted and flexed."
C) "A non-invasive surgery should be performed immediately to reposition the child's hip."
D) "A specially molded plaster cast will be placed around the child's hip for six months."

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