The nurse is checking a newborn for the presence of Ortolani and Barlow signs. For which health problem are these assessments used?
A) Club foot
B) Cleft palate
C) Hip dysplasia
D) Tracheoesophageal fistula
C
Feedback:
: Ortolani and Barlow signs are used to assess for the presence of hip dysplasia. These techniques assess for hip clicking and femoral head slipping. These signs are not used to assess for club foot, cleft palate, or tracheoesophageal fistula.
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