A school nurse is screening children for scoliosis. Which assessment findings should the nurse expect to observe for scoliosis? Select all that apply
a. Pain with deep palpation of the spinal column
b. Unequal shoulder heights
c. The trouser pant leg length appears shorter on one side
d. Inability to bend at the waist
e. Unequal waist angles
B, C, E
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Correct The assessment findings associated with scoliosis include unequal
shoulder heights, trouser pant leg length appearing shorter on one side
meaning unequal leg length, and unequal waist angles.
Incorrect Scoliosis is a nonpainful curvature of the spine so pain is not expected and
the child is able to bend at the waist adequately.
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