Group A
What are the three main organs affected by MS?
Central nervous system
Brain
spinal cord
Which vitamin if deficient is a common risk factor for MS?
Vitamin D
Do MS symptoms have gradual or rapid onset?
gradual
Infection, physical injury, emotional stress, execssive fatigue, and poor health status can trigger ____
MS
MS causes damage to what?
Myelin sheath
Give examples of visual disturbances in MS?
blurred vision, double vision, diplopia,
What surrounds nerve fibers?
Myelin sheath
Because people with MS dont feel the urge to use the restroom, what can be done by the nurse?
bladder/bowel trainin
incontinence wear
For MS to occur, there must be disrupted communication between _____ and ____.
Brain and the rest of the body
Where is MS mostly common geographically?
Areas far from the equator
What is the goal of patient teaching for a disease like MS?
To improve quality of lifeTo understand disease progression
To be able to manage symptoms
To be able to prevent infection and exacerbation.
List 3 non-pharmacologic interventions of the nursing process
promote physical mobility, manage fatigue, address spasticity, prevent complications, improve cognitive functions etc
What percentage of women demographics does MS affects?
70% women
What kind of symptoms is experienced in lower extremities by people living with MS?
numbness or tingling in limbs
As a nurse, how would you promote physical mobility in a patient with MS?
using physical therapy, assistive devices, range of motion exercises etc
As a nurse, how would you prevent skin breakdown in a patient with MS?
bladder and bowel care, maintain skin integrity, etc