A school health nurse is screening for scoliosis. For what assessment findings would the nurse look? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Lordosis
2. Prominent scapula
3. Pain
4. A one-sided rib hump
5. Uneven shoulders and hips
2,4,5
Rationale 1: Lordosis is not present with scoliosis.
Rationale 2: The classic signs of scoliosis include uneven shoulders and hips, a one-sided rib hump, and prominent scapula.
Rationale 3: Pain generally is not present with scoliosis unless it is severe.
Rationale 4: The classic signs of scoliosis include uneven shoulders and hips, a one-sided rib hump, and prominent scapula.
Rationale 5: The classic signs of scoliosis include uneven shoulders and hips, a one-sided rib hump, and prominent scapula.
Global Rationale:
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