A Parent Calls a Pediatric Information Line Worried About Muscular

question 9

Multiple Choice

A parent calls a pediatric information line worried about muscular dystrophy because her daughter has new onset of muscle weakness.Which question by the nurse would elicit the most useful information?

• A) "Does anyone else in your house have this?"
• B) "Does this seem to come and go sporadically?"
• C) "Does your child have a rash on her face?"
• D) "Does your daughter complain of stiffness?"

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