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The Nurse Is Conducting a Physical Examination of a Child

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The nurse is conducting a physical examination of a child with suspected developmental dysplasia of the hip. Which of the following findings would help confirm this diagnosis?


A) Abduction occurs to 75 degrees and adduction to within 30 degrees (with stable pelvis) .
B) A distinct "clunk" is heard with Barlow and Ortolani maneuvers.
C) A high-pitched "click" is heard with hip flexion or extension.
D) The thigh and gluteal folds are symmetric.

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