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 may be needed.

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The Ortolani maneuver is a technique for checking hip integrity.Unequal movement suggests that the hip is dislocated.The physician should be notified.

An Examiner Who Discovers Unequal Movement or Uneven Gluteal Skinfolds