The student nurse is researching relapsing progressive forms of multiple sclerosis. What characteristics would the student discover as typical of this form of the disease? (Select all that apply.)
a. Steady worsening
b. Partial remissions
c. Clear acute relapses
d. Temporary minor improvements
e. Long plateau periods
A, C
Steady worsening and clear acute relapses are the principle characteristics of relapsing progressive multiple sclerosis.
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