A 28-Year-Old Woman Who Has Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Asks the Nurse

question 21

Multiple Choice

A 28-year-old woman who has multiple sclerosis (MS) asks the nurse about risks associated with pregnancy. Which response by the nurse is accurate?

• A) "MS symptoms may be worse after the pregnancy."
• B) "Women with MS frequently have premature labor."
• C) "Symptoms of MS are likely to become worse during pregnancy."
• D) "MS is associated with a slightly increased risk for congenital defects."

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Definitions:

Innate Unconscious

Refers to the aspects of the mind that are believed to be inherited and operate without conscious awareness, influencing behavior and perceptions.

Conditioning

A process of behavior modification by which a subject comes to associate a desired behavior with a previously unrelated stimulus.

Biscuit

A small baked product that varies significantly in ingredients and texture between countries; in the U.S., typically soft and flaky, in the U.K., closer to a cookie.

Sound Of Bell

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