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6 Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) NCLEX Questions

Question 1 of 6

A client who suffers from multiple sclerosis (MS) struggles with spasticity of the leg muscles and requires assistance with ambulation. Which ambulatory assistive device would be most appropriate for a client with muscle spasticity? Select all that apply.

Standard walker

Front-wheeled walker

Rollator

Crutches

Cane

Question 2 of 6

A client with chronic pain as a result of multiple sclerosis has requested music therapy for help with pain management. Which of the following describes music therapy for pain control? Select all that apply.

Music therapy is most commonly used among clients suffering from side effects of chemotherapy

Music therapy is a legitimate method for alleviating pain

Music therapy is associated with a decreased length of hospital stay

Music therapy has been shown to increase heart rate and blood pressure and invoke relaxation

Music therapy is a non-invasive form of treatment

Question 3 of 6

The nurse is working a shift in the hospital and is assigned to care for a client with advanced multiple sclerosis. Which of the following would most contribute to the client’s overall level of functioning?

Maximize fluid intake to prevent constipation

Educate on fall safety measures for the home

Encourage the client's activity independence

Teach the client to lower the water heater temperature at home

Question 4 of 6

The nurse is assessing a client with multiple sclerosis and notes the client is experiencing tremors and muscle weakness. The client is scheduled for several tests that require transport off the floor, as well as a physical therapy session during the shift. Which of the following nursing actions would be most helpful for this client?

Contact physical therapy to delay the session until the client is finished with the tests

Coordinate with various disciplines to perform tests back-to-back

Administer analgesics as ordered to provide comfort for the day's activities

Encourage activity independence for ADLs prior to going for tests

Question 5 of 6

The nurse is caring for a client who is newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Which of the following is appropriate teaching for this client?

"If you are compliant with your treatment regimen, there is a chance this will resolve completely"

"Make sure you're getting good fluid intake, around 2L/day"

"You may noticed you start to walk by shuffling, or move your hands like you're rolling a pill. That is normal"

"Here is a list of foods containing rye, barley, and oats. You must not consume these if you want to avoid flare ups"

Question 6 of 6

A 58-year-old client with multiple sclerosis is suffering from bowel incontinence after having a stroke. Which intervention would most likely help the client to manage this condition?

Explain that the client needs to increase fiber intake and provide a list of foods to eat

Discuss with the client why the client is struggling with bowel incontinence

Tell the client to write down how many bowel movements occur each day

Teach the client about what foods to eat and how much fluid to drink to help with stool consistency

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8 Nursing Care and Pathophysiology for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) NCLEX Questions

Question 1 of 8

Crutches

Rollator

Cane

Standard walker

Front-wheeled walker

Question 2 of 8

A client presents to the emergency department with abdominal pain. The client states she has not had a bowel movement for one week. An X-ray confirms constipation, and the provider is concerned about a blockage if the client doesn’t have a bowel movement soon. Which of the following medications pulls water into the colon to soften the stool?

Metformin

Meperidine

Mannitol

Methylprednisone

Question 3 of 8

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing trouble with coordination and balance, spastic muscles, and numbness and tingling in the extremities. This client is most likely suffering from which of the following?

Guillain Barre syndrome

Fibromyalgia

Multiple sclerosis

Myasthenia gravis

Question 4 of 8

Encourage the client's activity independence

Maximize fluid intake to prevent constipation

Educate on fall safety measures for the home

Teach the client to lower the water heater temperature at home

Question 5 of 8

A 58-year-old client with multiple sclerosis is suffering from bowel incontinence after having a stroke. Which intervention would most likely help the client to manage this condition?

Explain that the client needs to increase fiber intake and provide a list of foods to eat

Tell the client to write down how many bowel movements occur each day

Teach the client about what foods to eat and how much fluid to drink to help with stool consistency

Discuss with the client why the client is struggling with bowel incontinence

Question 6 of 8

Coordinate with various disciplines to perform tests back-to-back

Encourage activity independence for ADLs prior to going for tests

Administer analgesics as ordered to provide comfort for the day's activities

Contact physical therapy to delay the session until the client is finished with the tests

Question 7 of 8

A client who has been incontinent of stool needs skin cream to prevent skin breakdown. How does application of skin barrier prevent wound development?

It prevents skin maceration from exposure to stool

It promotes beneficial bacteria on the skin surface to fight off infection

It fights off fungi that may have accumulated on the skin

It prevents breakdown from ammonia properties found in stool

Question 8 of 8

The nurse is caring for a client who is newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Which of the following is appropriate teaching for this client?

"If you are compliant with your treatment regimen, there is a chance this will resolve completely"

"You may noticed you start to walk by shuffling, or move your hands like you're rolling a pill. That is normal"

"Here is a list of foods containing rye, barley, and oats. You must not consume these if you want to avoid flare ups"

"Make sure you're getting good fluid intake, around 2L/day"

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