The client presents with an exaggeration of the lumbar spine curve. How does the nurse interpret this finding?

Scoliosis.

Lordosis.

Kyphosis.

Dowager's hump.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Choice A rationale

Scoliosis refers to a lateral curvature of the spine, not an exaggeration of the lumbar spine curve, which is characterized by lordosis.

Choice B rationale

Lordosis is an exaggerated inward curve of the lumbar spine, often referred to as swayback. This condition is identified by the nurse as the client presents with an exaggerated lumbar curve.

Choice C rationale

Kyphosis describes an excessive outward curvature of the thoracic spine, resulting in a hunched back, not the lumbar spine.

Choice D rationale

Dowager's hump is a term commonly associated with kyphosis, characterized by a pronounced curvature of the upper back, not the lumbar region.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Mixed muscular dystrophy leads to progressive deterioration in all voluntary muscles, causing increasing disability over time.

Choice B rationale

This statement is incorrect because mixed muscular dystrophy affects more than just the arms and pelvic muscles and leads to significant disability.

Choice C rationale

This is not an appropriate response as it does not provide any information and deflects the client's question.

Choice D rationale

Mixed muscular dystrophy is not considered benign, as it causes significant and progressive muscle deterioration.

A. Scoliosis. B. Muscular dystrophy. C. Kyphosis. D. Lordosis.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale

Scoliosis is characterized by a lateral curvature of the spine, often identified by uneven shoulders and a prominent scapula. The forward bending test accentuates these physical signs, helping to diagnose scoliosis.

Choice B rationale

Muscular dystrophy involves progressive muscle weakening and wasting, typically symmetrical, not causing the asymmetry seen in scoliosis. It usually doesn't present with the specific spinal curvature of scoliosis.

Choice C rationale

Kyphosis involves a forward rounding of the upper back, not a lateral curvature. It presents as a hunched or rounded back rather than uneven shoulders and prominent scapula.

Choice D rationale

Lordosis refers to an exaggerated inward curve of the lower back, not involving uneven shoulders or scapula. It affects the lumbar spine rather than presenting the scoliosis-related signs described.

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