You note that a child has a positive Gower sign. You know that this indicates generalized:
A) arthropathy.
B) muscle weakness.
C) bursitis.
D) muscle hypertrophy.

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A positive Gower sign indicates generalized muscle weakness and is characterized by a child trying to stand up by flexing at the knee and pushing down on the thighs while trying to pull the trunk up.

You Note That a Child Has a Positive Gower Sign