The nurse is caring for an infant with developmental dysplasia of the hip.Which clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to observe (Select all that apply)?
A)Positive Ortolani sign
B)Unequal gluteal folds
C)Negative Babinski's sign
D)Trendelenburg's sign
E)Telescoping of the affected limb
F)Lordosis

Question

The nurse is caring for an infant with developmental dysplasia of the hip.Which clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to observe (Select all that apply)?
A)Positive Ortolani sign
B)Unequal gluteal folds
C)Negative Babinski's sign
D)Trendelenburg's sign
E)Telescoping of the affected limb 
F)Lordosis

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A positive Ortolani sign and unequal gluteal folds are clinical manifestations of developmental dysplasia of the hip seen from birth to 2 to 3 months.Negative Babinski's sign,Trendelenburg's sign,telescoping of the affected limb,and lordosis are not clinical manifestations of developmental dysplasia of the hip.

The Nurse Is Caring for an Infant with Developmental Dysplasia