During the newborn examination, the nurse assesses the infant for signs of developmental dysplasia of the hip. A finding that would strongly indicate this disorder would be:

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Asymmetric thigh and gluteal folds are a strong indicator of developmental dysplasia of the hip. This is because when the hip is dislocated, the muscle tension around the hip joint is imbalanced, leading to an asymmetrical appearance in the folds of the skin in the thigh and buttock area. Flat soles with prominent fat pads, positive Babinski reflex, and metatarsus varus are not associated with developmental dysplasia of the hip.

During the Newborn Examination, the Nurse Assesses the Infant for Signs