While examining a newborn,the nurse notes uneven skinfolds on the buttocks and a clunk when performing the Ortolani maneuver.These findings are likely indicative of what?
A) Polydactyly
B) Clubfoot
C) Hip dysplasia
D) Webbing

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Uneven skinfolds on the buttocks and the clunk heard during the Ortolani maneuver are both signs of hip dysplasia. Polydactyly is having extra fingers or toes, clubfoot is a deformity of the foot, and webbing refers to skin that is connected between digits or other body parts.

While Examining a Newborn,the Nurse Notes Uneven Skinfolds on the Buttocks