The nurse is caring for a client who has severe back pain related to lordosis. Which of the following accurately describes this condition?
A) Narrowing of the intervertebral space
B) Abnormal curvature of lumbar vertebrae
C) Abnormal curvature of thoracic spine
D) Lateral angulation of the spinal column
B
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Back pain may be caused by abnormal or exaggerated curvature of the vertebral column. Lordosis ("swayback") is an abnormal curvature of lumbar vertebrae. Kyphosis ("humpback" or "hunchback") is an abnormal curvature of the thoracic spine. Scoliosis is a lateral (side-to-side) angulation of the spinal column. Spinal stenosis is the narrowing of the intervertebral space.
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