A patient newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis tries to learn all she can about the disease process. The patient asks the nurse what signs and symptoms can be anticipated with multiple sclerosis
The nurse is correct to respond that the patient can anticipate which of the following signs and symptoms? (Select all that apply.) a. Paresthesias
b. Visual impairments
c. Muscle or motor problems
d. Diarrhea
e. Hypotension
A, B, C
Depending on where the demyelinization occurs, the patient may experience paresthesias, visual impairment, and muscle or motor problems.
Diarrhea and hypotension are not symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis.
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