Which finding, noted during the newborn admission assessment, would lead the nurse to suspect unilateral congenital hip dysplasia?
1. Lordosis
2. Trendelenburg sign
3. Asymmetry of the gluteal and thigh fat folds
4. Telescoping of the affected limb
3
Explanation:
1. Lordosis does not occur with hip dysplasia.
2. Trendelenburg sign and telescoping of the affected limb are signs that present in an older child with congenital hip dysplasia.
3. A sign of congenital hip dysplasia in the infant would be asymmetry of the gluteal and thigh fat folds.
4. Trendelenburg sign and telescoping of the affected limb are signs that present in an older child with congenital hip dysplasia.
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