Multiple Choice
A patient's annual physical examination reveals a lateral curvature of the thoracic and lumbar segments of his spine; however, this curvature disappears with forward bending.The nurse recognizes these findings to likely be:
A) Structural scoliosis
B) Functional scoliosis
C) Herniated nucleus pulposus
D) Dislocated hip
Correct Answer:
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