The nurse is caring for a patient with an exacerbation of multiple sclerosis (MS). What should the nurse include when teaching the patient about risk factors for exacerbation?
a. Vegetarian diet
b. Exposure to sun
c. Sedentary lifestyle
d. Urinary tract infection
ANS: D
A variety of factors can trigger the onset of symptoms or aggravate the condition, including extreme heat and cold, fatigue, infection, and physical and emotional stress. A. B. C. Sun, sedentary lifestyle, and vegetarian diet are not known to exacerbate multiple sclerosis.
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