What Findings Should the Nurse Expect to Observe in a 7-Month-Old

question 15

Multiple Choice

What findings should the nurse expect to observe in a 7-month-old infant with Werdnig-Hoffman disease? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Noticeable scoliosis
• B) Absent deep tendon reflexes
• C) Abnormal tongue movements
• D) Failure to thrive
• E) Prominent pectus excavatum
• F) Significant leg involvement

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