The nurse notices that a pregnant woman has an exaggerated concavity of her spine. The nurse documents this as:
A) kyphosis.
B) lordosis.
C) scoliosis.
D) rotoscoliosis.
B) lordosis.
Explanation: A) Kyphosis, which is common in older adults, is characterized by a spinal column that is convex.
B) In lordosis, the spinal column is more concave; it is seen frequently in individuals who are pregnant or obese. Lordosis in pregnancy resolves after delivery.
C) Scoliosis is a lateral, or sideways, curve of the spine; it can be C shaped or S shaped.
D) Rotoscoliosis is the curvature of the vertebral column turned on its axis.
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