A Patient Has Been Newly Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient has been newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) , and the nurse provides teaching about the medications for the disease. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

• A) "I may need to take additional drugs at times of acute relapse."
• B) "I will need to take medication indefinitely."
• C) "If medication is begun early, permanent remission can be achieved."
• D) "Some symptoms may need to be managed with symptom-specific drugs."

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