The nurse who observes a 75-year-old female with a severely increased thoracic curve, or humpback, during her annual health visit is aware that this condition is called:
A) Lordosis
B) Kyphosis
C) Scoliosis
D) Genus varum
Ans: B
Feedback: Kyphosis refers to an increased thoracic curvature of the spine. Lordosis is an increase in the lumbar curve, or swayback. Scoliosis is a lateral deformity of the spine. Genus varum is a bowlegged appearance of the legs.
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