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student77

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The nurse is caring for a child with a possible diagnosis of muscular dystrophy. What will be used to confirm this diagnosis that should be explained to the parents?
 
  A) An x-ray
  B) A muscle biopsy
  C) Blood work
  D) A surgical consult

Question 2

A child with muscular dystrophy has a forward curvature of the lumbar spine. How should the nurse document this finding?
 
  A) Kyphosis
  B) Scoliosis
  C) Lordosis
  D) Synovitis


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yahahah24021

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C


student77

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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