A 41-year-old woman was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) 7 years ago and is sharing her story with members of an MS support group, many of whom have been diagnosed recently
Which of the following aspects of her health problem should the woman warn others to expect at some point in the progression of the disease? Select all that apply.
A)
Debilitating fatigue
B)
Progressive loss of visual acuity
C)
Gradual development of a resting tremor
D)
Loss of mental acuity
E)
Shuffling gait
Ans:
A, B, D
Feedback:
Fatigue, visual deficits, and cognitive disturbances are all noted manifestations of MS, while respiratory function and GI function are not normally affected. Shuffling gait is usually associated with Parkinson disease.
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