The nurse is caring for a child recently fitted with braces on both legs due to cerebral palsy (CP). Which of the following would the nurse emphasize in the discharge teaching?
a) "It is very important to comply with the use of this brace."
b) "If the brace is painful, feel free to take it off."
c) "Check the skin that is covered by the braces for redness and breakdown."
d) "Please try and follow the therapist's on and off schedule."
Answer: c)"Check the skin that is covered by the braces for redness and breakdown."
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