NEUROLOGY
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
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Question
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You’re developing a plan of care for a patient with multiple sclerosis who presents with Uhthoff’s Sign. What interventions will you include in the patient’s plan of care?
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Avoid movements of the head and neck downward
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Keep room temperature cool
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Encourage patient to use warm packs and heating pads for symptoms
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Common symptoms include fatigue, bladder and bowel problems, sexual problems, pain, cognitive and mood changes such as depression, muscular changes and visual changes.
Detailed explanation-2: -Provide bed rest during exacerbation. Protect the client from injury by providing safety measures. Place an eye patch on the eye for diplopia. Monitor for potential complications such as urinary tract infections, calculuses, decubitus ulcers, respiratory tract infections, and contractures.
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