Question

A 3-month-old infant with severe developmental dysplasia of the hip has a hip spica cast applied. what instruction should the nurse give the parents to help prevent a serious complication?

Answer 1

Instruction which the nurse should give the parents to help prevent a serious complication is to tell them that :
-they have to keep the baby’s hips safe when it is swaddling
-choose the right baby carriers for their child
-check baby wearing
These easy and at the same time important steps are the basic to keep the child away from developmental dysplasia of the hip.