The nurse is documenting the interdisciplinary team report on an adolescent client who has a 35-degree Cobb angle confirmed by x-ray. What interventions should the nurse anticipate being included in the collaborative plan of care for this client? Select all that apply.
A)Obtaining a physical therapy consult prior to surgical intervention
B)Maintaining the existing curvature with no increase
C)Bracing for 12-23 hours per day and providing a support group referral
D)Administering nonopioid analgesics and a TLSO or Milwaukee brace
E)Instructing the client on exercises and appropriate support groups

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A)Treatment of children with a Cobb angle between 25 and 45 degrees consists of bracing for 12-23 hours per day with a TLSO or Milwaukee brace, mild pain medication, counseling or support group referral, and exercise to improve posture and maintain or increase spine flexibility. Mild scoliosis requires observation every 3-6 months. Severe scoliosis requires surgical intervention and subsequent physical therapy.
B)Treatment of children with a Cobb angle between 25 and 45 degrees consists of bracing for 12-23 hours per day with a TLSO or Milwaukee brace, mild pain medication, counseling or support group referral, and exercise to improve posture and maintain or increase spine flexibility. Mild scoliosis requires observation every 3-6 months. Severe scoliosis requires surgical intervention and subsequent physical therapy.
C)Treatment of children with a Cobb angle between 25 and 45 degrees consists of bracing for 12-23 hours per day with a TLSO or Milwaukee brace, mild pain medication, counseling or support group referral, and exercise to improve posture and maintain or increase spine flexibility. Mild scoliosis requires observation every 3-6 months. Severe scoliosis requires surgical intervention and subsequent physical therapy.
D)Treatment of children with a Cobb angle between 25 and 45 degrees consists of bracing for 12-23 hours per day with a TLSO or Milwaukee brace, mild pain medication, counseling or support group referral, and exercise to improve posture and maintain or increase spine flexibility. Mild scoliosis requires observation every 3-6 months. Severe scoliosis requires surgical intervention and subsequent physical therapy.
E)Treatment of children with a Cobb angle between 25 and 45 degrees consists of bracing for 12-23 hours per day with a TLSO or Milwaukee brace, mild pain medication, counseling or support group referral, and exercise to improve posture and maintain or increase spine flexibility. Mild scoliosis requires observation every 3-6 months. Severe scoliosis requires surgical intervention and subsequent physical therapy.

The Nurse Is Documenting the Interdisciplinary Team Report on an Adolescent