The nurse assesses that the patient has torticollis and that this may adversely influence the patient's mobility. Which of the following signs does this individual exhibit?
a. Exaggeration of the lumbar spine curvature
b. Increased convexity of the thoracic spine
c. Abnormal anteroposterior and lateral curvature of the spine
d. Contracture of the sternocleidomastoid muscle with a head incline
D
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A Lordosis is an exaggeration of the lumbar spine curvature.
B Kyphosis is an increased convexity in the curvature of the thoracic spine.
C Kyphoscoliosis is an abnormal anteroposterior and lateral curvature of the spine.
D Torticollis is inclining of the head to the affected side, in which the sternocleidomastoid muscle is contracted.
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