The home health nurse is caring for a patient with multiple sclerosis (MS) who complains of severe fatigue. What activity should the nurse suggest to diminish the effects of fatigue?
a. Relaxing in a warm bath
b. Performing deep-breathing exercises
c. Scheduling rest periods during the day
d. Including daily-dose multivitamins
C
Scheduling and observing rest periods during the day will reduce fatigue. Heat increases sense of fatigue. Muscular problems are associated with ineffective impulse transmission rather than muscle weakness related to nutritional deficiency.
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A patient with poor vision is ready to be discharged. The nurse is educating the patient and family regarding ways to improve vision. The nurse teaches the patient and family to avoid reading materials with shiny surfaces
The rationale for this intervention is that: A. glare causes headaches. B. glare will reduce visual acuity. C. shiny surfaces reflect damaging rays. D. too much light is damaging to the eyes.