Which assessment data obtained by the nurse during the health history portion of the assessment process support the current diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (MD) for an 18-month-old child?
A) Infant was postmature by almost 2 weeks.
B) The child seems very muscular.
C) The child walked early and without support at 10 months.
D) The child's older sister developed scoliosis in the fourth grade.

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Duchenne muscular dystrophy often presents with pseudohypertrophy of calf muscles, making the child appear more muscular despite the underlying muscle weakness.

Which Assessment Data Obtained by the Nurse During the Health