A group of nursing students is writing a plan of care for a patient with MS as a class project. What would be important to include in the care plan for a patient admitted with MS?
A) Encourage patient to void 1 hour after drinking.
B) Order a low-residue diet.
C) Provide total assistance as needed with all activities of daily living.
D) Instruct the patient on daily muscle stretching.
Ans: D
Feedback: A patient diagnosed with MS should be encouraged to increase the fiber in his or her diet and void 30 minutes after drinking to help train the bladder. The patient should participate in daily muscle stretching to help alleviate and relax muscle spasms.
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