When the patient flexes forward at the waist, which spinal observation would lead you to suspect scoliosis?
a. Prominent lumbar hump
b. Prominent cervical concave curve
c. Lateral curvature of the spine
d. Restricted ability to flex at the hips
C
Scoliosis is suspected when there is a noticeable lateral curvature of the spine, or rib hump, as the patient bends forward at the waist.
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Which action would address demographic disparity in health care for the Hispanic population?
A. Increase the number of Hispanics entering the health care professions. B. Require all health care providers to learn Spanish. C. Decrease the numbers of current students in health care education programs to increase the numbers for Hispanic students. D. Provide Hispanic health care workers for Hispanic clients.
The nurse is caring for a client with severe heart failure. What is the best position in which to place this client?
a. High Fowler's, pillows under arms b. Semi-Fowler's, with legs elevated c. High Fowler's, with legs elevated d. Semi-Fowler's, on the left side
The nurse explains that the desired outcome of the treatments to correct developmental dysplasia of the hip is:
a. Stimulate ossification of the head of the femur b. Deepen the acetabulum c. Surgically rebuild the acetabulum d. Prevent the femur from pressing into the acetabulum