A Patient Has Been Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) for 10

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) for 10 years and has a history of 3 periods of neurologic dysfunction lasting several weeks separated by long periods of full recovery. In the past 6 months, the patient has had a prolonged period of neurologic dysfunction without remission. The nurse understands that the patient may have which MS subtype?

• A) Primary progressive MS
• B) Progressive-relapsing MS
• C) Relapsing-remitting MS
• D) Secondary progressive MS

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Definitions:

Sociodramatic Play

Make-believe play in which two or more participants enact a variety of related social roles.

Self-Control

The ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in the face of temptations and impulses.

Immediate Impulses

Refers to spontaneous reactions or actions taken without premeditation or consideration of long-term consequences.

Masked Emotions

Emotions that are hidden or suppressed, often because expressing them is socially unacceptable or frowned upon.