A nurse asks a patient if a primary care physician has ever told her that she has scoliosis. The patient asks what scoliosis is, and the nurse correctly replies:
A) "It is a slight convex curve in the spine."
B) "The vertebrae are midline and straight, rather than curving."
C) "It is a curvature of the spine to the left or right."
D) "It is an increased concave curve of the lumbar spine."

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Scoliosis is a medical condition where the spine curves to the left or right side, resulting in an S or C-shaped curve. Option A is incorrect, as a slight convex curve in the spine is considered normal. Option B is incorrect, as a midline and straight spine is considered normal. Option D is incorrect, as an increased concave curve in the lumbar spine is called lordosis.

A Nurse Asks a Patient If a Primary Care Physician