What characteristic manifestation does the nurse caring for a child with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy document?
a. Ambulates by holding onto furniture
b. Exhibits atrophy of the calf muscles
c. Falls frequently and is clumsy
d. Has delayed fine-motor development
ANS: C
Frequent falling and clumsiness are clinical manifestations of Duchenne's muscular dystrophy.
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