While examining a newborn,the nurse notes uneven skinfolds on the buttocks and a click when performing the Ortolani maneuver.The nurse recognizes these findings as a sign that the newborn probably has:
A) polydactyly.
B) clubfoot.
C) hip dysplasia.
D) webbing.

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The Ortolani maneuver is used to detect the presence of hip dysplasia.Polydactyly is the presence of extra digits.Clubfoot (talipes equinovarus)is a deformity in which the foot turns inward and is fixed in a plantar-flexion position.Webbing,or syndactyly,is a fusing of the fingers or toes.

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