The nursing care of a client with muscular dystrophy is focused on symptomatic treatment and supportive care, with a major emphasis on problems pertinent to
A) ambulation.
B) elimination.
C) nutrition.
D) respiration.

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Treatment of muscular dystrophy is largely symptomatic. Care focuses on increasing the client's comfort and functional ability. Breathing exercises may be initiated for respiratory decompensation. Death usually occurs from respiratory or cardiac failure.

The Nursing Care of a Client with Muscular Dystrophy Is