NUR200 - M2 - Multiple Sclerosis -
NCLEX and ATI Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
A client with multiple sclerosis reports new-onset blurred vision and diplopia. What is the
nurse’s best initial action?
A. Administer artificial tears
B. Instruct the client to lie flat
✔✔C. Notify the provider for evaluation of a potential exacerbation
D. Encourage more fluid intake
Which of the following is a common early symptom of multiple sclerosis?
✔✔A. Fatigue
B. Bradycardia
C. Joint swelling
D. Weight gain
A nurse is providing teaching for a client newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Which client
statement indicates a need for further teaching?
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,A. “I’ll try to stay cool to avoid symptom flare-ups.”
B. “I will take frequent rest breaks during activities.”
✔✔C. “I should stop taking my medications if I feel better.”
D. “I will do range-of-motion exercises every day.”
Which finding in a client with multiple sclerosis requires immediate nursing action?
✔✔A. New onset difficulty swallowing
B. Numbness in the fingers
C. Mild leg weakness
D. Tingling in the toes
Which of the following is an appropriate goal for a client with multiple sclerosis?
A. Prevent exposure to bright light
✔✔B. Maintain as much independence as possible
C. Limit social interaction to reduce fatigue
D. Encourage bedrest during exacerbations
A client with MS is prescribed baclofen. What is the primary purpose of this medication?
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, A. Decrease inflammation
✔✔B. Reduce muscle spasticity
C. Improve immune response
D. Manage constipation
What is the most appropriate nursing intervention to manage fatigue in a client with MS?
✔✔A. Plan activities with rest periods in between
B. Encourage early morning high-intensity exercise
C. Restrict fluids in the evening
D. Use warming blankets during rest
A client with MS is experiencing urinary urgency and incontinence. Which intervention is most
appropriate?
A. Limit fluids to reduce frequency
✔✔B. Encourage bladder training with scheduled voiding
C. Insert an indwelling catheter
D. Administer diuretics daily
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NCLEX and ATI Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
A client with multiple sclerosis reports new-onset blurred vision and diplopia. What is the
nurse’s best initial action?
A. Administer artificial tears
B. Instruct the client to lie flat
✔✔C. Notify the provider for evaluation of a potential exacerbation
D. Encourage more fluid intake
Which of the following is a common early symptom of multiple sclerosis?
✔✔A. Fatigue
B. Bradycardia
C. Joint swelling
D. Weight gain
A nurse is providing teaching for a client newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Which client
statement indicates a need for further teaching?
1
,A. “I’ll try to stay cool to avoid symptom flare-ups.”
B. “I will take frequent rest breaks during activities.”
✔✔C. “I should stop taking my medications if I feel better.”
D. “I will do range-of-motion exercises every day.”
Which finding in a client with multiple sclerosis requires immediate nursing action?
✔✔A. New onset difficulty swallowing
B. Numbness in the fingers
C. Mild leg weakness
D. Tingling in the toes
Which of the following is an appropriate goal for a client with multiple sclerosis?
A. Prevent exposure to bright light
✔✔B. Maintain as much independence as possible
C. Limit social interaction to reduce fatigue
D. Encourage bedrest during exacerbations
A client with MS is prescribed baclofen. What is the primary purpose of this medication?
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, A. Decrease inflammation
✔✔B. Reduce muscle spasticity
C. Improve immune response
D. Manage constipation
What is the most appropriate nursing intervention to manage fatigue in a client with MS?
✔✔A. Plan activities with rest periods in between
B. Encourage early morning high-intensity exercise
C. Restrict fluids in the evening
D. Use warming blankets during rest
A client with MS is experiencing urinary urgency and incontinence. Which intervention is most
appropriate?
A. Limit fluids to reduce frequency
✔✔B. Encourage bladder training with scheduled voiding
C. Insert an indwelling catheter
D. Administer diuretics daily
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