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Read the Following Patient's Discharge Physical Examination: "Neurological: Hypotonia of Legs

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Read the following patient's Discharge Physical Examination: "Neurological: Hypotonia of legs (strength 3/5 bilaterally) and a waddling gait. Uses assistance to get up from seated position. Marked enlargement of calves. Normal reflexes." According to the Discharge Physical Examination, which of the following statements 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 reflexes are exaggerated.

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