An examiner who discovers unequal movement or uneven gluteal skinfolds during the Ortolani maneuver would then:
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 has a dislocated hip.
C) Inform the parents and physician that molding 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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Unequal movement or uneven gluteal skinfolds during the Ortolani maneuver is a sign of a possible hip dislocation, so the examiner should alert the physician immediately. Option A is incorrect because the inequality is not due to leg length discrepancy. Option C is incorrect because molding refers to the shaping of the infant's head, not the hips. Option D is also incorrect because it is not related to hip dysplasia.

An Examiner Who Discovers Unequal Movement or Uneven Gluteal Skinfolds