[Answered]: The nurse is creating a discharge plan for an…

The nurse is creating a discharge plan for an adolescent after scoliosis repair who will require a back brace. Which statement by the parent indicates the need for further teaching? A. “We will follow up with the surgeon and attend support groups as recommended.” B. “My child can remove the brace for short periods while participating in contact sports.” C. “We will continue to support our child’s normal social activities as much as possible.” D. “We will watch for redness or skin irritation where the brace touches the skin.” The nurse is creating a discharge plan for an adolescent after scoliosis repair who will require a back brace. Which statement by the parent indicates the need for further teaching? A. “We will follow up with the surgeon and attend support groups as recommended.” B. “My child can remove the brace for short periods while participating in contact sports.” C. “We will continue to support our child’s normal social activities as much as possible.” D. “We will watch for redness or skin irritation where the brace touches the skin.”