Question

The hypertonicity of the muscles in an infant with cerebral palsy causes scissoring of the legs. The nurse teaches the mother that the preferred way to carry the infant is in a sitting position:

A. Astride one of her hips

B. Strapped in an infant seat

C. Wrapped tightly in a blanket

D. Under the arm using a football hold

Answer 1

ANSWER.

A) Management of scissoring of legs in an infant with cerebral palsy the

   nurse should teach the mother to carry the infant is in a sitting position

   astride (legs on each side) one of her hips.