Which of the Following Statements Is True with Regard to the Prognosis

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true with regard to the prognosis of patients with MS?

• A)Onset with only one symptom is associated with a favorable prognosis.
• B)Older age (after 45)is associated with a more favorable prognosis.
• C)The strongest indicator of a favorable prognosis is a positive attitude.
• D)Patients with primary progressive MS have the best prognosis.

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Definitions:

Achievement

Refers to the successful completion or reaching of a goal, often resulting from effort and skill.

Inflexibility

The lack of adaptability or willingness to change one's thoughts, actions, or decisions in response to new information or circumstances.

Self-Efficacy

An individual's belief in their own capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments, influencing how one feels, thinks, and acts.

Preoccupation

A state of being absorbed with thoughts or concerns about a specific issue or task, often to the exclusion of other considerations.