What should the nurse do upon assessing unequal movement and uneven gluteal skin folds during the Ortolani manoeuvre?
A) Tell the parents that one leg may be longer than the other,but they will equal out by the time the infant is walking.
B) Alert the physician that the infant may have hip dysplasia.
C) Inform the parents and physician that moulding has not taken place.
D) Suggest that,if the condition does not change,surgery to correct vision problems might be needed.

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The Ortolani manoeuvre is a technique for checking hip integrity.Unequal movement suggests hip dysplasia.The physician should be notified.

What Should the Nurse Do Upon Assessing Unequal Movement and Uneven