The nurse is teaching the parents of a child with scoliosis about the disorder. What would the nurse explain is the recommended treatment for a 15-degree curve of the spine?
A) "Spinal fusion will be needed after the child has stopped growing to correct the curve."
B) "A brace will need to be worn to straighten the spine."
C) "All that is needed for this degree of curvature is physical therapy."
D) "Surgery for placement of a rod may be needed if the spinal curvature worsens."
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