A school health nurse is screening for scoliosis. For what assessment findings would the nurse look? Select all that apply
1. Uneven shoulders and hips
2. A one-sided rib hump
3. Prominent scapula
4. Lordosis
5. Pain
1, 2, 3
Rationale:
1. The classic signs of scoliosis include uneven shoulders and hips, a one-sided rib hump, and prominent scapula.
2. The classic signs of scoliosis include uneven shoulders and hips, a one-sided rib hump, and prominent scapula.
3. The classic signs of scoliosis include uneven shoulders and hips, a one-sided rib hump, and prominent scapula.
4. Lordosis is not present with scoliosis.
5. Pain generally is not present with scoliosis unless it is severe.
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