Once Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Is Diagnosed, What Is the Priority

question 12

Multiple Choice

Once amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is diagnosed, what is the priority nursing activity?

• A) Support the patient and family to meet physical and psychosocial needs.
• B) Monitor for infection.
• C) Assist the patient to avoid complications.
• D) Assist the patient to adapt to the disease.

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Definitions:

Empirically

Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.

MMPI

The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, a standardized psychometric test used to identify personality and psychological disorders.

Researchers

Individuals who conduct systematic investigation and study in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions in various fields of knowledge.

MMPI

A psychological assessment that evaluates personality traits and psychopathology.