A school health nurse is screening for scoliosis. What assessment findings would the nurse look for? (Select all that apply.)
1. Uneven shoulders and hips
2. A one-sided rib hump
3. Prominent scapula
4. Lordosis
5. Pain
Answer:1,2,3
Rationale: The classic signs of scoliosis include uneven shoulders and hips,a onesided rib hump,and prominent scapula.Lordosis and pain are not present with scoliosis.
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