A client with multiple sclerosis is prescribed diazepam. Which of the following would indicate this medication is effective in the client?
1. The client states muscles are weak.
2. The client's muscle spasticity appears to be reduced.
3. The client's blood glucose level is within normal limits.
4. The client is not developing cataracts.
2. The client's muscle spasticity appears to be reduced.
Rationale:
Diazepam is a muscle relaxant commonly used for clients with multiple sclerosis. Diazepam does not cause muscle weakness. Evidence of medication effectiveness would be an observed reduction in muscle spasticity. Glucose intolerance would be assessed if the client were prescribed an adrenalcorticosteroid. Cataract development is also a side effect of adrenalcorticosteroids.
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