Scorebuilders Q&A

Episode 52 – Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Scorebuilders

A four-month-old child with spinal muscular atrophy requires frequent position changes. The patient’s form of spinal muscular atrophy is classified as Type 1 Werdnig-Hoffmann disease. What finding would MOST likely result from the patient being placed in a prone position?

1.Respiratory impairment
2.Hypertonia
3.Proximal muscle weakness
4.Skin breakdown

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