A nurse working in an inpatient pediatric unit cares for many children with musculoskeletal impairments.Which outcome takes priority for these children?

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Growth and development are dependent upon being able to interact with the environment.Any child with a musculoskeletal disorder is at risk for impaired growth and development.A priority outcome for any of these children is to maintain normal growth and development.Some children may need to adapt to changing activity restrictions.For some children,ambulation will be delayed or not possible.Staying current with education is important,but does not take priority over maintaining normal growth and development.

A Nurse Working in an Inpatient Pediatric Unit Cares for Many