While performing a physical examination on a client, the nurse observes that the client has scoliosis based on which of the following?
A) Lateral deviation of the thoracic spine
B) Concave curvature of the cervical spine
C) Convex curvature of the thoracic spine
D) Concave curvature of the lumbar spine
Ans: A
Scoliosis is the lateral deviation of the thoracic spine. Concave curvature of the cervical spine, convex curvature of the thoracic spine, and concave curvature of the lumbar spine are the characteristics of a normal spinal alignment.
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