The nurse is providing education related to use of a brae that the orthopedic surgeon has ordered as treatment for idiopathic scoliosis in an adolecent girl. Which statement by the teen best indicates an understanding of appropriate use of the brace?
1. "I can take my brace off only for special occasions."
2. "I will take my brace off for only 1 hour per day for showering."
3. "I do not need to wear my brace at night while I am sleeping."
4. "It is most important for me to wear my brace during the day, while I am upright."
Answer: "I will take my brace off for only 1 hour per day for showering."