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.
A client who has been incontinent of stool needs skin cream to prevent skin breakdown. How does application of skin barrier prevent wound development?
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?
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?
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?
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?
The nurse is caring for a client who is newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Which of the following is appropriate teaching for this client?
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?
