Question

An OTR® is working with a 4-year-old who was recently diagnosed with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy (DMD). The client's parents are concerned and want to understand how this condition will progress and affect the child's participation in daily life. Which statement describes the progression of DMD? A. The condition progresses slowly, and children often experience difficulty with muscles around their pelvis and shoulder girdle. B. The condition progresses so that the facial muscles have decreased mobility; children eventually have a masklike appearance. C. The condition usually has an onset before adolescence, and it progresses until children cannot raise their arms above their heads. D. The condition progresses quickly, and children often need to use a wheelchair by age 9.

Answer 1

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a progressive muscle disorder that typically has the following progression:

D. The condition progresses quickly, and children often need to use a wheelchair by age 9.

DMD tends to progress rapidly, with muscle weakness becoming increasingly severe over time. Children with DMD often lose the ability to walk and may require a wheelchair for mobility, typically by their early teens. It's a severe and progressive condition that affects various muscle groups, including those in the legs, leading to mobility challenges. Additionally, it can affect the muscles of the arms and other areas as the disease progresses.

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