The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Experiencing an Acute

question 28

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing an acute exacerbation of multiple sclerosis (MS) .Which pathophysiological change should the nurse recognize as causing the manifestations of MS?

• A) Myelin buildup in the central nervous system
• B) Demyelination and destruction of nerve fibers
• C) Gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) deficiency
• D) Reduced acetylcholine receptors with impaired nerve impulse transmission

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Definitions:

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins and are known as the building blocks of life, essential for various bodily functions.

Double Covalent

A type of chemical bond where two pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms for a stronger bond.

Single Covalent

A type of chemical bond where two atoms share one pair of valence electrons.

Ionic

Pertaining to ions or the chemical bonds formed through the electrical attraction between positively and negatively charged ions.