A patient with multiple sclerosis (MS) asks how treatment works because 'there’s no cure'. The best explanation is:
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: Shorten acute attacks, slow progression and manage symptoms
There is no cure for MS, but treatments focus on managing acute exacerbations, modifying the disease course, and symptom relief.
Keep practicing
More Neuromuscular Disorders questions
- Which nursing action is important for a patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome who is developing ascending weakness and difficulty swallowing?
- In patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), heat intolerance may worsen symptoms due to which phenomenon?
- A distinguishing clinical feature that suggests Guillain-Barré syndrome and not multiple sclerosis (MS) is:
- For a patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome, what is an important nursing assessment during intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy?
- What is the characteristic pattern of weakness in Guillain-Barré syndrome?
- What is a key nursing concern for a patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome?