Which of the following characteristics can be observed in an adolescent female patient with scoliosis and a curvature of 30°?
a. one leg shorter than the other
b. shortness of breath, tachypnea, and tachycardia
c. complaints of excruciating pain when being assessed for scoliosis
d. asymmetry of the clavicles and uneven shoulder and iliac crest levels
D
A patient with a 30° curvature of the spine will exhibit asymmetry of the clavicles, uneven shoulder and iliac crest levels, and a visible prominence of one scapula. Scoliosis does not affect limb length. If the lateral curvature of the spine is 55° or greater, cardiopulmonary problems can occur. This patient would probably have symptoms such as shortness of breath, tachypnea, and tachycardia. Pain is uncommon in a patient with a curvature of 30°. If the curvature progresses to 40° pain may be experienced.
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