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A 3-year boy is diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy following several noticeable developmental delays. The child appears to waddle and a positive Gower's sign is exhibited. What occurs when this sign is documented?
 
  A) The child walks on his toes.
  B) The child falls to one side while hopping.
  C) The child uses upper extremity muscles to compensate for weak hip muscles.
  D) The child has a scissor-like gait and crosses one foot in front of the other to walk.
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