Which clinical manifestations should the nurse expect when assessing a pediatric client who is diagnosed with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease? Select all that apply

Question

1. Limited abduction of the affected hip
2. Asymmetry of thigh fat folds
3. Telescoping of the thigh
4. Muscle weakness
5. Atrophy of the muscles

Answer 1

4, 5
Explanation:
1. Limited abduction of the affected hip is a clinical manifestation associated with clinical hip dysplasia, not Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease.
2. Asymmetry of the thigh fat folds is a clinical manifestation associated with clinical hip dysplasia, not Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease.
3. Telescoping of the thigh is a clinical manifestation associated with clinical hip dysplasia, not Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease.
4. Muscle weakness is an expected clinical manifestation associated with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease.
5. Atrophy of the muscles is not an expected clinical manifestation associated with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease.