A school nurse is screening an 11-year-old child for idiopathic scoliosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the child for this examination?

Choice A rationale Bending forward from the waist with the head and arms downward, also known as the Adams forward bend test, is the standard screening test for scoliosis. Choice B rationale Touching the chin to the chest and then looking up at the ceiling does not provide a view of the spine necessary for scoliosis screening. Choice C rationale Lying prone on the examination table is not a standard position for scoliosis screening. Choice D rationale Turning to the side and remaining in a relaxed position is not a standard position for scoliosis screening.