The Nurse Reviewing the Chart of an Older Client Notes

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse reviewing the chart of an older client notes that kyphosis is present. Which assessment finding does the nurse anticipate?

• A) Back pain with anorexia
• B) Posterior curvature with immobility
• C) Thoracic rounding of the spine
• D) Curve in the spine with an S-shape

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