During an assessment, the nurse determines that a client has a forward curvature of the thoracic spine. Which of the following terms would the nurse use to document this assessment finding?
1. Kyphosis
2. Lordosis
3. Scoliosis
4. Spondylolisthesis
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Kyphosis is the forward curvature of the thoracic spine also known as "humpback." Lordosis, or "swayback," is an inward curvature of the lumbar spine. Scoliosis is a sideway curvature of the spine. Spondylolisthesis is when a vertebra slips over the one below.
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