ATI Adult Medsurg Ch. 10- Multiple Sclerosis

A nurse is beginning a physical assessment of a client who has a new diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Select all that apply. A. Areas of paresthesia B. Involuntary eye movements C. Alopecia D. Increased salivation E. Ataxia

A, B, E. Paresthesia is a finding in a client with MS. Nystagmus is a finding in a client with MS. Ataxia occurs in the client with MS as muscle weakness develops and there is loss of coordination.

A nurse is caring for a client who has multiple sclerosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Fluctuations in blood pressure B. Loss of cognitive Functioning C. Ineffective cough D. Drooping eye lids

B. Loss of cognitive Functioning

A nurse is teaching a client who has multiple sclerosis and a new prescription for baclofen. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? A. "This medication will help you with your tremors." B. "This medication will help you with your bladder function." C. "This medication may cause your skin to bruise easily." D. "This medication may cause you to experience dizziness."

D. "This medication may cause you to experience dizziness."