Multiple Sclerosis
(MS)
(MS)
The patient with MS should not be exposed to this excessively as it can cause weakness to become worse.
What is heat?
This is the primary concept when caring for a patient with advanced ALS.
What is comfort?
Patients with SLE should avoid excessive exposure to this in the environment as it can trigger flare-ups.
What is UV rays/Sun
The part of the body affected by the autoimmune disorder RA
What are joints
Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect any part of this tract.
What is the GI tract?
During an acute exacerbation this nursing intervention should be completed in order to prevent respiratory issues, UTIs, and pressure injuries.
What is repositioning?
This type of group can provide information and resources to combat fatigue and stressors to help prevent caregiver burnout.
What is a support group?
Educating patients on proper application of products with SPF greater than this number is important for sun protection.
What is SPF of 30 or more.
Two common symptoms in the joints requiring treatment.
What are stiffness and swelling?
These types of food are recommended to reduce intestinal irritation.
What are low-fiber/low-residue
Nurses should help the patient identify these, which may worsen MS symptoms and develop ways to avoid or manage them.
What are triggers, factors that cause exacerbation?
Weakness and paralysis of the respiratory muscles impairs the ability to breathe deeply and cough/clear secretions, increasing risk of this common complication.
What is pneumonia?
This is a common symptom of SLE and is seen on the face.
What is a butterfly/malor rash across the nose and cheeks.
RA is an autoimmune disorder that causes joint inflammation, and this disease process is a degenerative condition from wear and tear on the joints.
What is osteoarthritis?
There is an increased risk of this complication which makes assessing bowel sounds extremely important.
What is intestinal obstruction?
This primary concept is important for patients with MS as adequate fluids and fiber should be emphasized to maintain bowel function and prevent UTIs.
What is nutrition?
This complication leads to aspiration, malnutrition, and dehydration.
What is dysphagia?
Difficulty swallowing due to muscle weakness in the mouth and throat
This is the most important intervention to manage fatigue and prevent flare-ups.
What is rest?
These exercises performed in warm water will help promote joint flexibility.
What are Range of Motion exercises.
A common symptom which would require supplemental therapy to correct nutrient deficiencies.
What is malabsorption?
Calcium and vitamin D should be included in the diet to help prevent this common side effect that may result from IV steroid treatments.
What is Osteoporosis?
Patients with ALS should make sure their family and providers are aware of their wishes while still able to function and complete this in order to ensure those wishes are upheld as the disease progresses.
What are advance directives.
This category of medication is used to control inflammation during flare ups of SLE by reducing the production of autoantibodies.
What are immunosuppressants.
These types of medications are typically used to control pain and inflammation in RA.
What are NSAIDs and DMARDs
Patients with Crohn's may require this type of medication to manage acute flare ups.
What are corticosteroids?