The nurse is planning care for a client with multiple sclerosis. Which of the following would be applicable to address the nursing diagnosis of fatigue?
1. Group activities together so care will not be interrupted
2. Encourage increased activity
3. Schedule physical therapy three times a day
4. Plan activities with sufficient rest periods
4. Plan activities with sufficient rest periods
Rationale:
Interventions to address the client's diagnosis of fatigue include assessing the level of fatigue, arranging activities to include rest periods, and assisting the client to set priorities regarding activities. Activities should not be grouped together. Increased activity will not help the client with fatigue. Physical therapy three times a day may be too aggressive for this client.
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