The pt is a woman in her early 30s who has recently been diagnosed with MS. The nurse has taught the pt's husband about the course of the illness and what problems might occur in the future. Which statement by her husband indicates the need for additional teaching?
a. "she could fall because she may lose her balance and have poor coordination"
b. "eventually she will not be able to drive because of vision problems"
c. "she will probably have a decreased libido and diminished orgasm"
d. "later on she could have intermittent short-term memory loss"
Answer: d. "later on she could have intermittent short-term memory loss"
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