Which finding indicates to the nurse that a patient with multiple sclerosis is experiencing Uhthoff sign?
A) A worsening of symptoms and blurred vision when the weather is hot and humid.
B) An elevated body temperature with no change in symptom severity.
C) A progressive worsening of symptoms over time.
D) A temporary improvement in symptoms.
A) A worsening of symptoms and blurred vision when the weather is hot and humid.
Explanation: A) Individuals with MS may experience temporary worsening of symptoms when the weather is very hot and humid, when they have a fever, or when they get overheated from exercising, sunbathing, or taking a hot shower or using a hot tub. They may experience blurred vision, called Uhthoff sign. The symptoms resolve as the body temperature returns to normal.
B) Individuals with MS may experience temporary worsening of symptoms when the weather is very hot and humid, when they have a fever, or when they get overheated from exercising, sunbathing, or taking a hot shower or using a hot tub. They may experience blurred vision, called Uhthoff sign. The symptoms resolve as the body temperature returns to normal.
C) Individuals with MS may experience temporary worsening of symptoms when the weather is very hot and humid, when they have a fever, or when they get overheated from exercising, sunbathing, or taking a hot shower or using a hot tub. They may experience blurred vision, called Uhthoff sign. The symptoms resolve as the body temperature returns to normal.
D) Individuals with MS may experience temporary worsening of symptoms when the weather is very hot and humid, when they have a fever, or when they get overheated from exercising, sunbathing, or taking a hot shower or using a hot tub. They may experience blurred vision, called Uhthoff sign. The symptoms resolve as the body temperature returns to normal.
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