A school health nurse is screening school-age students for scoliosis. Which assessment findings indicate the need for further evaluation for scoliosis?
1. Uneven shoulders and hips
2. A one-sided rib hump
3. Prominent scapula
4. Lordosis
5. Pain
Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale: The classic signs of scoliosis include uneven shoulders and hips, a one-sided rib hump, and prominent scapula. Lordosis and pain are not present with scoliosis.
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