Knowing that she is a carrier for Duchene muscular dystrophy (DMD), a pregnant woman arranged for prenatal genetic testing, during which her child was diagnosed with DMD
As her son develops, the woman should watch for which of the following early signs that the disease is progressing?
A) Impaired sensory perception and frequent wounds
B) Spasticity and hypertonic reflexes
C) Muscle atrophy with decreased coordination
D) Frequent falls and increased muscle size
Ans: D
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Pseudohypertrophy, falls, and muscle weakness are characteristic signs during the early course of DMD. Spasticity and muscle atrophy do not occur and sensory function is not affected.
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