Which of the following statements is not true about neural tube defects?
A. Children with myelomeningocele are usually incontinent and cannot tell when they are wet.
B. Many children with spina bifida are allergic to latex, which can be life threatening.
C. Children with neural tube defects have increased strength and sensations, so special care must be taken to protect their lower limbs.
D. Children with neural tubes defects bones may not be as strong as they should be and they are prone to fractures.
ANS: C
Children with neural tube defects have decreased strength and sensations, so special care must be taken to protect their lower limbs.
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