While performing an assessment of a 2-month-old child, the nurse notes a positive Ortolani click.The nurse would suspect the child has:
A) a hip fracture.
B) hip dysplasia.
C) osteogenesis imperfecta.
D) osteomyelitis.

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A positive Ortolani click is indicative of hip dysplasia, a condition where the hip joint is not properly formed, leading to instability.

While Performing an Assessment of a 2-Month-Old Child, the Nurse