A parent brings his son to a community clinic with concerns about his posture. On assessment, the nurse notes that there is an abnormal curvature of the thoracic spine that results in a "hunchback" appearance
What disorder would the nurse suspect? A) Lordosis
B) Kyphosis
C) Scoliosis
D) Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
B
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Kyphosis is an abnormal curvature of the thoracic spine that results in a "hunchback" appearance. It can result from disease (e.g., tuberculosis), compression fractures, or arthritis. Lordosis is an exaggerated curvature of the lumbar spine in which the pelvis tips forward. It may result from a disease process, or it may be idiopathic. Scoliosis is a lateral curvature, resulting in an S-shaped spinal appearance. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) is a generalized systemic disease of the entire musculoskeletal system. It can lead to deformities, contractures, and impaired movement.
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