An adolescent client is evaluated for scoliosis. The client asks the nurse, “What is scoliosis?” Which statement by the nurse best describes scoliosis?

Options
  • A. "It is an inward curvature of the lower spine."
  • B. "It is an exaggerated convexity in the thoracic region of the spine."
  • C. "It is the herniation of an intervertebral disc."
  • D. "It is a lateral curvature of a portion of the spine."
  • Correct Answer: Option D