A 30-year-old nurse who works on a busy medical–surgical unit has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). What should the nurse identify as a priority for self-care?
1. Apply for nursing positions that are less stressful and demanding.
2. Work as hard as possible now because it may not be possible later.
3. Continue to work as scheduled without making changes.
4. Leave employment as a nurse due to the need for complete bed rest.
Correct Answer: 1
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is progressive and will be negatively affected by working long hours and enduring stressful shifts. It is important for this patient to plan a schedule that is less demanding and move now to a work environment that is less stressful for adapting to life with MS. There is no way of knowing how the disease will progress. Maintaining a routine schedule might be difficult because of fatigue. There is no reason for the nurse to quit working because complete bed rest is not indicated.
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