The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Multiple Sclerosis

question 23

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with multiple sclerosis. What actions does the nurse implement to increase venous return, prevent stiffness, and maintain muscle strength and endurance?

• A)Administer interferon
• B)Administer corticosteroids
• C)Turn and reposition every 2 hours
• D)Encourage range-of-motion exercises

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus

A formerly neutral signal that, through linkage with an unconditioned stimulus, eventually elicits a conditioned reaction.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process where a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus, eliciting a conditioned response.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobic responses and anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation paired with relaxation techniques.

Relaxation

The act or state of reducing tension or stress, often achieved through techniques such as meditation, deep breathing, or muscle relaxation exercises.