When a baby is born with congenital scoliosis, the nurse should also assess for problems with which other organs?
A) Heart and lungs
B) Liver and kidneys
C) Heart and kidneys
D) Lungs and liver
C) Heart and kidneys
Explanation: A) Congenital scoliosis occurs when the individual is born with a curved spine. This usually results from incomplete formation or separation of the vertebrae, and it can be associated with other health issues such as heart and kidney problems.
B) Congenital scoliosis occurs when the individual is born with a curved spine. This usually results from incomplete formation or separation of the vertebrae, and it can be associated with other health issues such as heart and kidney problems.
C) Congenital scoliosis occurs when the individual is born with a curved spine. This usually results from incomplete formation or separation of the vertebrae, and it can be associated with other health issues such as heart and kidney problems.
D) Congenital scoliosis occurs when the individual is born with a curved spine. This usually results from incomplete formation or separation of the vertebrae, and it can be associated with other health issues such as heart and kidney problems.
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