Read the Patient's Discharge Physical Examination: Discharge Physical Examination

question 46

Multiple Choice

Read the patient's Discharge Physical Examination: Discharge Physical Examination
Temp: 98.6; RR: 24; HR: 86; BP: 100/64
Gen: WDWN. Alert.
CV: RRR.
Resp: CTA.
Neuro: Hypotonia of legs (strength 3/5 bilaterally) . Waddling gait. Using assistance to get up from seated position. Normal reflexes. Marked enlargement of calves.
According to the Discharge Physical Examination, which of the following is true?

• A) The patient has a decrease in muscle tone or tightness in the legs.
• B) The patient has an increase in muscle tone or tightness in the legs.
• C) The patient is walking normally.
• D) The patient's calves look normal.
• E) The patient's left leg is stronger than the right.

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