The mother of a client diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) asks the nurse to "Explain what caused my daughter to have this disease."
The nurse's response is based on research data that suggest that MS may be a result of: Select all that apply. 1. Genetic predisposition.
2. Viral infection.
3. Exposure to environmental pollutants.
4. Birth trauma.
5. Nutritional deficiencies.
1. Genetic predisposition.
2. Viral infection.
3. Exposure to environmental pollutants.
Rationale: Genetic predisposition. Many researchers hypothesize that MS is not caused by a single gene, virus, or environmental factor, but is the result of a combination of factors, including genetic predisposition. Viral infection. Many researchers hypothesize that MS is not caused by a single gene, virus, or environmental factor, but is the result of a combination of factors, including viral infection. Exposure to environmental pollutants. Many researchers hypothesize that MS is not caused by a single gene, virus, or environmental factor, but is the result of a combination of factors, including exposure to environmental pollutants. Birth trauma. Birth trauma is not typically associated with causing MS. Nutritional deficiencies. Nutritional deficiencies are not typically associated with causing MS.
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