Medical Science · Pediatric Nursing
A nurse is caring for an infant diagnosed with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). The physician prescribes a Pavlik harness. What is the primary therapeutic purpose of this device?
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- 1To correct and stabilize spinal alignment in newborn infants
- 2To completely immobilize the hip joint in a neutral anatomical position
- 3To keep the hips and knees flexed and the thighs abducted✓
- 4To keep the hips and knees extended and closely adducted
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To keep the hips and knees flexed and the thighs abducted
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