A Patient with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Has a Nursing Diagnosis

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient with multiple sclerosis (MS) has a nursing diagnosis of urinary retention related to sensorimotor deficits. An appropriate nursing intervention for this problem is to

• A) decrease fluid intake in the evening.
• B) teach the patient how to use the Credé method.
• C) suggest the use of incontinence briefs for nighttime use only.
• D) assist the patient to the commode every 2 hours during the day.

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Definitions:

Experiential Approach

A therapeutic technique focusing on creating opportunities for clients to engage in activities or expressions during therapy sessions, facilitating emotional processing and insight.

Gestalt Counseling

A form of psychotherapy that emphasizes personal responsibility and focuses on the individual's experience in the present moment, the therapist-client relationship, the environmental and social contexts of a person's life, and the self-regulating adjustments people make as a result of their overall situation.

Diverse Populations

Groups of people with varying backgrounds, cultures, identities, and experiences, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity in treatment and research.

Paradoxical Theory of Change

A theory suggesting that genuine change occurs not when an individual attempts to be who they are not but rather when they become more fully who they already are.