Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse educating clients who are pregnant and their partners. Which information should the nurse include about modifiable risk factors of hip dysplasia in infants? Can you figure it out?
The nurse is educating clients who are pregnant and their partners. Which information should the nurse include about modifiable risk factors of hip dysplasia in infants?
A. Oligohydramnios
B. Improper swaddling
C. Breech positioning
D. Multiple gestation pregnancyScroll down for the correct answer!
The correct answer to today’s NCLEX-RN® Question is…
B. Improper swaddling
Rationale: Swaddling infants tightly with their legs extended can restrict movement and lead to hip dysplasia. Because swaddling technique is a modifiable risk factor of hip dysplasia, the nurse should teach the clients how to properly swaddle an infant.
Major Takeaway
The exact causes of developmental dysplasia of the hip are unknown, but there are several risk factors, both modifiable and nonmodifiable. One modifiable risk factor is being improperly swaddled, so the infant’s legs are wrapped tightly in an extended position, instead of wrapped loosely so the legs can move freely. It is important for the nurse to teach clients how to properly swaddle an infant.
Incorrect answer explanations
A. Oligohydramnios
Rationale: Oligohydramnios is a deficiency of amniotic fluid. This is not something a client who is pregnant can modify; therefore, it is not appropriate to include in this discussion.
C. Breech positioning
Rationale: Breech positioning occurs when an infant is feet-first towards the birth canal, instead of head-first. This is not something a client who is pregnant can modify; therefore, it is not appropriate to include in this discussion.
D. Multiple gestation pregnancy
Rationale: This is not something a client who is pregnant can modify; therefore, it is not appropriate to include in this discussion.
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