The parents of a 15-year-old patient are informed that diagnostic tests are needed to determine if musculoskeletal changes are being caused by muscular dystrophy. For which type of muscular dystrophy should the nurse expect these tests to be prescribed? Select all that apply.
A. Duchenne
B. Facioscapulohumeral
C. Limb-girdle
D. Becker
E. Myotonic
Answer: E
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