When examining a newborn, the nurse notes uneven skin folds of the buttocks and a click when performing the Ortolani maneuver. The nurse recognizes these findings as a sign that the newborn probably has:
1. polydactyly.
2. clubfoot.
3. hip dysplasia.
4. webbing.
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1. Incorrect. Polydactyly is the presence of extra digits.
2. Incorrect. Clubfoot (talipes equinovarus) is a deformity in which the foot turns inward and is fixed in a plantar flexion position.
3. Correct. The Ortolani maneuver is used to detect the presence of hip dysplasia.
4. Incorrect. Webbing or syndactyly is when the fingers or toes are fused together.
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