When screening sixth- through eighth-grade children for idiopathic scoliosis, the nurse would look for which of the following signs or symptoms?
1. Sides of the back appear different in height when bending forward.
2. Complaint of back pain when attempting to straighten posture
3. Any changes in bladder of bowel habits from usual habits
4. A variety of types of leg pain on walking—e.g., burning, sharp, dull
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Rationale: Idiopathic scoliosis is manifested by sides of the back appearing to be different heights because of the exaggerated curve in the spinal column.
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