If a Child Presents with a Waddling Gait and a Positive

question 12

Multiple Choice

If a child presents with a waddling gait and a positive Gower's sign, you should suspect muscular dystrophy. What lab value should be elevated due to muscle breakdown and can be used to confirm this diagnosis?

• A) Alkaline phosphatase
• B) Serum creatine kinase
• C) Serum calcium
• D) Serum magnesium

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