A client brings their 8-month-old infant for a check-up. The nurse is assessing the infant's hip stability. What maneuver should the nurse perform?

A. Correct. The Ortolani maneuver is used to assess for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in infants. It involves gently abducting the hips while applying gentle pressure to feel for any instability.

B. Incorrect. The Barlow maneuver is also used to assess for DDH, but it involves adducting the hips.

C. Incorrect. The Phalen maneuver is used to assess for carpal tunnel syndrome, which is not relevant to hip stability.

D. Incorrect. Tinel's sign is used to assess for nerve compression, typically in the wrist, and is not relevant to hip stability.

A. Incorrect. Genu varum (bowleggedness) is normal in infants, but it typically resolves as the child grows.

B. Incorrect. Kyphosis, an excessive forward curvature of the upper spine, may be normal to some degree, but it should not be excessive or cause discomfort.

C. Correct. Lordosis, or an inward curvature of the lumbar spine, is considered normal in children, particularly during early childhood. Genu varum (bowleggedness) is also normal in infants but typically resolves as they grow.

D. Incorrect. A perfectly straight spine alignment is not typically seen and may indicate an issue.