The nurse notes asymmetry of the iliac crests and gluteal folds while inspecting the spine of a client. The client's spine has a slight curvature to the right, but client denies complaints of pain. Based on this data, which term will the nurse use when documenting this finding in the medical record?

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The asymmetry of the iliac crests and gluteal folds, along with the slight curvature to the right, indicates scoliosis. Kyphosis refers to an abnormal curvature of the spine that causes a hunched or rounded back. Spinal list refers to a condition where the spine deviates to the left or right, causing a visible leaning or tilting of the body. Lordosis refers to an inward curve of the spine in the lower back.

The Nurse Notes Asymmetry of the Iliac Crests and Gluteal