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    ATI LPN paediatrics proctored exam

    A nurse is collecting data from an infant who has developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Absent plantar reflexes: This is not typically associated with DDH. DDH affects the hip joint's formation, not reflexes. B. Inwardly turned foot on the affected side: This finding is more indicative of conditions like clubfoot, not DDH. C. Asymmetric thigh folds: This is a common finding in DDH. The folds may appear uneven due to the displacement of the femoral head. D. Lengthened thigh on the affected side: In DDH, the thigh on the affected side may actually appear shorter, not longer, due to hip dislocation.

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