The Nurse Formulates the Following Nursing Diagnosis for a Client

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse formulates the following nursing diagnosis for a client with MS: Impaired Physical Mobility related to muscle weakness. Useful interventions the nurse could plan include

• A) encouraging long naps or rest periods.
• B) encouraging strengthening exercises for affected muscles every 4 hours.
• C) having the client perform ROM exercises at least two times daily.
• D) performing all the activities of daily living (ADLs) for the client.

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Definitions:

Epidemiological Studies

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Prevalence

The proportion of individuals in a population who have a particular disease or condition at a specific time.

Risk Factors

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