A child has scoliosis with a 40-degree curvature of the spine, and the parent is worried about pulmonary involvement. What statement by the healthcare professional is most appropriate?
A) "Scoliosis is a bone disorder and does not affect the lungs."
B) "Yes, we should obtain pulmonary function studies soon."
C) "Scoliosis severe enough to involve the lungs would be fatal."
D) "The lungs aren't affected until the curvature is over 80 degrees."
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