The Nurse Is Teaching a Family How to Care for Their

The nurse is teaching a family how to care for their infant in a Pavlik harness to treat congenital developmental dysplasia of the hip. Which instruction is appropriate for the nurse to include in parental education in relation to the Pavlik harness?

A) Apply lotion or powder to minimize skin irritation.
B) Check at least two or three times a day for red areas under the straps.
C) Put clothing over the harness for maximum effectiveness of the device.
D) Place a diaper over the harness, preferably using a thin, superabsorbent, disposable diaper.