A nurse is assessing the spine of a client with kyphosis. Which of the following would the nurse expect to observe about the client's posture?

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Kyphosis is a condition in which there is excessive curvature of the thoracic spine, leading to a forward rounding of the shoulders and upper back. The lumbar region may not be affected, and the sacral region does not usually turn outward. Lateral curvature of the spine is a different condition called scoliosis.

A Nurse Is Assessing the Spine of a Client with Kyphosis