A newborn is diagnosed with metatarsus adductus. The parents ask the nurse how this occurred. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "This condition is due to a genetic defect in the bones."
B) "It's most likely from how the baby was positioned in utero."
C) "They really don't know what causes this condition."
D) "There is probably an underlying deformity of the baby's hip."
Ans: B
Metatarsus adductus is a medial deviation of the forefoot that occurs as a result of in utero positioning. Osteogenesis imperfecta is a genetic bone disorder. The underlying cause of congenital clubfoot is not known. Developmental dysplasia of the hip involves a deformity of the newborn's hip.
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