The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Admitted with an Exacerbation

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client admitted with an exacerbation of multiple sclerosis (MS) . The client is demonstrating frustration with eating because he is experiencing hand and arm spasms that prevent the proper use of utensils. Which intervention should the nurse implement to best assist this client?

• A)Consult with the occupational therapist regarding assistive devices for meals.
• B)Counsel the client to select finger foods for meals.
• C)Plan time to feed the client.
• D)Consult with the physical therapist regarding hand and arm exercises.

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Definitions:

Young Adults

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EEG

Electroencephalogram; a test used to find abnormalities related to electrical activity of the brain.

Delta Waves

Long, slow brain waves that indicate the deepest stage of sleep.

REM Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, where dreaming often occurs and brain activity is high, resembling wakefulness.