A parent calls a pediatric information line worried about muscular dystrophy because her daughter has new onset of muscle weakness.Which question by the nurse would elicit the most useful information?
A) "Does anyone else in your house have this?"
B) "Does this seem to come and go sporadically?"
C) "Does your child have a rash on her face?"
D) "Does your daughter complain of stiffness?"

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Dermatomyositis is an autoimmune disorder characterized by proximal muscle weakness,a red-purple facial rash,possibly a rash similar to that seen in systemic lupus erythematosus,tender and stiff muscles,voice changes,and dysphagia.The muscle weakness combined with the facial rash would provide the nurse a basis to suspect this disorder.This is not contagious nor is it inherited,so asking about others' symptoms would not be helpful.It is not characterized by exacerbations and remissions,and although stiffness is a common manifestation,that could be indicative of many other conditions.

A Parent Calls a Pediatric Information Line Worried About Muscular