A Patient Has Newly Diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis (MS)and Asks Many

question 31

Multiple Choice

A patient has newly diagnosed multiple sclerosis (MS) and asks many questions about the disease.When teaching the patient about MS,what should the nurse explain?

• A) MS is an untreatable viral disease that destroys the basal ganglia in the brain.
• B) Nerve impulses travel too quickly over nerves that have lost their myelin coat,overloading the brain.
• C) An autoimmune process causes gradual destruction of the myelin sheath of nerves in the brain and spinal cord.
• D) In MS,antibodies are produced against acetylcholine receptors,resulting in blocked muscle contraction.

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Definitions:

Palpebrae

The medical term for eyelids, which protect and moisturize the eyes.

Sclera

White of the eye; white, opaque portion of the fibrous tunic of the eye.

Bulbar Conjunctiva

Conjunctiva that covers the surface of the eyeball.

Blink Reflex

An involuntary blinking of the eyelids elicited by stimulation of the cornea or sudden approach of objects, serving as a protective mechanism for the eyes.