Lindy is a 12-year-old girl who recently noticed that her pants did not seem to fit her well. When she asked her mother to look at her back, her mother thought Lindy’s shoulders were uneven with a little bit of a hump over her left scapula. Lindy’s mother made an appointment for Lindy to see her pediatrician. Lindy’s pediatrician did a complete examination and explained to Lindy and family that she has scoliosis. 1.Based on your knowledge of scoliosis and developmental stages, how would you explain scoliosis to a 12-year-old girl? Describe how to a school nurse would a physical assessment for scoliosis. Lindy’s mother wants to know the treatment plan for Lindy.
[Answered]: Lindy is a 12-year-old girl who recently noticed…
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