What findings should the nurse expect to observe in a 7-month-old infant with Werdnig-Hoffman disease?
A) Noticeable scoliosis
B) Absent deep tendon reflexes
C) Abnormal tongue movements
D) Failure to thrive
E) Prominent pectus excavatum
F) Significant leg involvement

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Clinical manifestations of Werdnig-Hoffman disease in an infant include absent deep tendon reflexes,abnormal tongue movements,and failure to thrive.Scoliosis,prominent pectus excavatum,and significant leg involvement are findings observed in a child with intermediate spinal muscular atrophy.

What Findings Should the Nurse Expect to Observe in a 7-Month-Old