The nurse is completing discharge teaching to a patient with a new diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS). What does the nurse recommend about diet?
1. Focus on maintaining a weight as close as possible to what is recommended for the patient's height and weight.
2. Increase fats and lower carbohydrates.
3. Include foods that are easy to swallow since dysphagia is a problem seen in the early stages of the disease.
4. Basically remain the same, as there are no nutritional changes in the MS patient.
Correct Answer: 1
It is recommended that the MS patient should ideally maintain a weight as close as possible to what is recommended for the patient's height and weight. There is no reason for the patient to increase fat intake and decrease carbohydrates. Dysphagia is seen in the later stages of the disease. Dysphagia is a common problem as MS progresses. At that point, the diet should be adapted to accommodate changes in the patient's ability to chew and swallow, and collaboration with a dietitian will be important.
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