A school health nurse is screening for scoliosis. What assessment ...

[khang]

A school health nurse is screening for scoliosis. What assessment findings would the nurse look for? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Uneven shoulders and hips
  2. A one-sided rib hump
  3. Prominent scapula
  4. Lordosis
  5. Pain

Question 2

A child must wear a brace for correction of scoliosis. The nursing diagnosis that should be included in this child's plan of care is
 
  1. Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity.
  2. Risk for Altered Growth andDevelopment.
  3. Risk for Impaired Mobility.
  4. Risk for Impaired Gas Exchange.

[pikon]

Answer to Question 1

Answer:1,2,3
Rationale: The classic signs of scoliosis include uneven shoulders and hips,a onesided rib hump,and prominent scapula.Lordosis and pain are not present with scoliosis.

Answer to Question 2

Answer:1
Rationale: The skin should be monitored for breakdown in any area the brace may rub. The other diagnoses would not be priority and should be corrected by the wearing of the brace.