The nurse is caring for a patient with multiple sclerosis. The patient tells the nurse the hardest thing to deal with is the fatigue. When teaching the patient how to reduce fatigue, what should the nurse tell the patient to do?
A) Take a hot bath.
B) Rest in an air-conditioned room.
C) Increase the dose of muscle relaxants.
D) Avoid naps during the day.
Ans: B
Feedback: Fatigue is a common symptom in patients with multiple sclerosis. Lowering the body temperature by resting in an air-conditioned room may relieve fatigue; however, extreme cold should be avoided. A hot bath or shower can increase body temperature producing fatigue. Muscle relaxants, prescribed to reduce spasticity, can cause drowsiness and fatigue. Planning for frequent rest periods and naps can relieve fatigue. Other measures to reduce fatigue in the patient with multiple sclerosis include treating depression, using occupational therapy to learn energy conservation techniques, and reducing spasticity.
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