NCLEX RN Exam Practice Practice Question
The nurse is assessing a teenage girl. According to the fi gure below, the nurse should note that the girl has:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The teenage girl has scoliosis, the lateral deviation of the spine. Kyphosis is noted by a forward curvature of the shoulders. Arthritis is diagnosed by radiographs. Hip dysplasia is noted in older children by pain, but is usually diagnosed before the child walks by noting excessive gluteal folds and limited hip abduction.
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