CRRN Set 4 questions with correct answers

Recommended diet for a patient with multiple sclerosis Answer Increase protein, low-fat, low cholesterol, encourage fluids Rehabilitation goals for a patient with multiple sclerosis Answer Increase mobility, conserve energy, maintain ADL Independence, improve bladder function, Improve knowledge, increased comfort, improve visual function and coping What are the two D's that are common symptoms of MS? Answer Dysphasia and dysarthria What is Uhthoff's phenomenon and what disease is it common in? Answer Sensitivity to heat and multiple sclerosis Multiple sclerosis patients can have varying signs and symptoms depending on what? Answer The number of lesions they have and the cranial nerves affected T cells attack the central nervous system which leads to loss of Myelin then formation of scar tissue in what disease? Answer Multiple sclerosis Disease with relapses and remissions where relapses occur when the Myelin area is healing over with scar tissue? Answer Multiple sclerosis Extreme weakness, fatigue, tremors, spasms, muscle stiffness, numbness, tingling, pain, parasthesias, decreased vision, Poor coordination, vertigo, dizziness are common signs and symptoms of what disease? Answer Multiple sclerosis