You are the nurse caring for a 67-year-old female with multiple sclerosis (MS). She tells you that she is very concerned about the progress of her disease and what the future holds
You know that elderly patients with MS are particularly concerned about what? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Possible nursing home placement
B) Fatigue
C) Increasing disability
D) Marital concern
E) Social isolation
Ans: A, C, D
Feedback: Elderly patients with MS are particularly concerned about increasing disability, family burden, marital concern, and the possible future need for nursing home care. The MS fatigue and social isolation are not particular concerns of elderly patients diagnosed with MS.
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