Asked by Clayton Armfield on Apr 24, 2024
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The nurse is taking care of an adolescent diagnosed with kyphosis. Which describes this condition?
A) Lateral curvature of the spine
B) Immobility of the shoulder joint
C) Exaggerated concave lumbar curvature of the spine
D) Increased convex angulation in the curve of the thoracic spine
Kyphosis
A curvature of the spine causing a rounded or hunched back.
Convex Angulation
The formation of an outwardly curved angle by the meeting of two lines or surfaces.
Lumbar Curvature
Refers to the natural inward curve of the lower back, which is essential for distributing mechanical stress during movement.
- Identify and describe various spinal conditions in adolescents.
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JA
Jasmine AlmarazApr 30, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Kyphosis is an abnormally increased convex angulation in the curve of the thoracic spine. Scoliosis is a complex spinal deformity usually involving lateral curvature, spinal rotation causing rib asymmetry, and thoracic hypokyphosis. Ankylosis is the immobility of a joint. Lordosis is an exaggerated concave lumbar curvature of the spine.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and describe various spinal conditions in adolescents.