A nurse is caring for a child with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy (MD). The child's creatinine kinase level has dropped by over half since it was last measured. What assessment finding correlates with these results?
A.
Better respiratory functioning
B.
Decreased muscle strength
C.
Improved posture and walking
D.
Stabilizing muscle strength
ANS: B
Early in MD creatinine kinase levels are elevated. As muscle wasting occurs and muscle bulk diminishes, creatinine kinase levels will drop. A finding of decreased muscle strength correlates with the laboratory results.
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