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Read the Patient's Discharge Physical Examination: Discharge Physical Examination

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Read the patient's Discharge Physical Examination: Discharge Physical Examination
Temp: 98.6; RR: 24; HR: 86; BP: 100/64
Gen: WDWN. Alert.
CV: RRR.
Resp: CTA.
Neuro: Hypotonia of legs (strength 3/5 bilaterally) . Waddling gait. Using assistance to get up from seated position. Normal reflexes. Marked enlargement of calves.
According to the Discharge Physical Examination, which of the following is true?


A) The patient has a decrease in muscle tone or tightness in the legs.
B) The patient has an increase in muscle tone or tightness in the legs.
C) The patient is walking normally.
D) The patient's calves look normal.
E) The patient's left leg is stronger than the right.

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