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A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for baclofen to treat muscle spasms. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? Select all that apply. A. "I will stop taking this medication right away if I develop dizziness." B. "I know the doctor will gradually increase my dose of this medication for a while". C. "I should increase fiber to prevent constipation from this medication." D. "I won't be able to drink alcohol while I'm taking this medication." E. "I should take this medication on an empty stomach every morning." - ANS - B. "I know the doctor will gradually increase my dose of this medication for a while". C. "I should increase fiber to prevent constipation from this medication." D. "I won't be able to drink alcohol while I'm taking this medication." Which of the following statements made by a patient diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) would alert the healthcare provider that the patient requires additional instruction about the disease? Select all that apply. 1. "A hot bath in the evenings will help relax my muscles and relieve pain." 2. "I will avoid foods that are high in fiber to prevent problems with my bowels." 3. "It's important for me to inspect my skin daily make sure there aren't any injuries." 4. "Use of stress reduction strategies can decrease the severity of my symptoms." - ANS - 1,2 The patient should be taught about factors that can exacerbate symptoms, such as heat and stress. In addition, the patient is at risk for burns due to impaired peripheral sensation, so bathing temperatures should be carefully monitored. The healthcare provider is teaching a group of patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) about common bladder problems. Which of the following will the healthcare provider include? Select all that apply. 1. "Drinking caffeinated beverages can help you empty your bladder completely." 2. "MS may cause the bladder to contract and empty more often than usual." 3. "You should not attempt to urinate until you feel that your bladder is full." 4. "Drink 1.5 - 2 liters of water each day so your urine isn't too concentrated." 5. "Drinking lots of citrus juices will decrease the amount of bacteria in your urinary tract." 6. "Patients with MS are at increased risk of developing urinary tract infections." - ANS - 2, 4, 6 MS heightens a patient's risk of urinary tract infections. Patients should plan to void on a regular basis. Voiding at least every 2 hours will decrease urine stasis. When assessing a patient diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), which of the following would require immediate action by the healthcare provider? 1) Fatigue and depression 2) Paresthesia and tremor 3) Nystagmus and diplopia 4) Dysphagia and congested cough - ANS - 4 These are all signs and symptoms of MS, but some can be more serious than others. Select the clinical manifestations of MS that may result in a serious secondary problem for the patient.Dysphagia puts the patient at risk for aspiration pneumonia, and the congested cough is an indication that aspiration has already occurred.

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MS-Multiple Sclerosis
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MS-Multiple Sclerosis Practice Questions Exam Questions And Answers
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A nurse is caring for a client who has MS. Which of the following should the nurse expect?

A. Fluctuations in Blood pressure

B. Loss of cognitive function

C. ineffective cough

D. Drooping eyelids - ANS ✔ - B. Loss of cognitive function



A nurse is beginning a physical assessment of a client who has a new diagnosis of MS. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? Select all that apply.

A. Areas of paresthesia

B. Involuntary eye movements

C. Alopecia

D. Increased salivation

E. Ataxia - ANS ✔ - A. areas of paresthesia

B. Involuntary eye movements

E. Ataxia



A nurse is teaching a client who has MS and a new prescription for baclofen. Which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. "This medication will help you with your tremors."

B." This medication will help you wth your bladder function."

C. "This medication may cause your skin to bruise easily."




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,D. " This medication may cause you to experience weakness". - ANS ✔ - A. "This medication with help
you with your tremors".



The nurse is assessing a client with a tentative diagnosis of MS. Which assessment finding would the
nurse identify as a characteristic of early signs of MS?

A. Diplopia

B. Resting tremor

C. Flaccid Paralysis

D. Unilateral neglect - ANS ✔ - A. Diplopia



A client with MS tells the UAP after physical therapy that she is too tired to take a bath. What is the
priority nursing diagnosis at this time?

A. Fatigue related to disease state

B. Activity intolerance due to generalized weakness

C. Impaired Physical Mobility related to neuromuscular impairment

D. Bathing self-care defect related to fatigue and neuromuscular weakness. - ANS ✔ - D. Bathing self-
care deficit related to fatigue and neuromuscular weakness.



When assessing the client with MS for potential complications of the disease, the nurse should assess
the client for which of the following? Select all that apply.

A. Dehydration

B. Falls

C. seizures

D. Skin breakdown

E. Fatigue - ANS ✔ - B,D,E



The nurse is teaching a client with bladder dysfunction from MS about bladder training at home. Which
instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan? Select all that apply.


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, A. Restrict fluids to 1000ml/24 hours

B. Drink 400-500ml with each meal

C. Drink fluids mid-morning, midafternoon, and late afternoon.

D. Attempt to void at least every 2 hours

E. Use Intermittent cauterization as needed. - ANS ✔ - B,C,D,E



Which is not a typical clinical manifestation of MS?

A. Double vision

B. Sudden bursts of energy

C. Weakness in the extremities

D. Muscle tremors - ANS ✔ - B. Sudden bursts of energy



A client with MS is receiving baclofen. The nurse determines that the drug is effective when:

A. Induces sleep

B. Stimulates the clients appetite

C. Relives muscle spasticity

D. Reduces the bacterial urine count - ANS ✔ - C. relives muscle spasticity



A client has had MS for 15 years and has received various drug therapies. What is the primary reason
why the nurse has found it difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of the drugs that the client has used?

A. the client exhibits intolerance to the drugs

B. The client experiences spontaneous remissions from time to time

C. The client requires multiple drugs simultaneously

D. The client endures long periods of exacerbation before the illness responds to a particular drug. - ANS
✔ - B. The client experiences spontaneous remissions from time to time




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