A 40-year-old woman has received a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG) and is scheduled to begin treatment with oral neostigmine in her home
When providing relevant health education, the nurse should emphasize that successful control of MG symptoms will primarily depend on A) matching each dose of neostigmine to the severity of symptoms at that time.
B) making lifestyle modifications to prioritize a healthy diet and regular activity.
C) adhering strictly to the prescribed administration schedule.
D) developing acceptance of the functional deficits that result from MG.
C
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Strict adherence to timely medication administration promotes optimal blood levels of neostigmine and optimal symptom control. Doses are not typically matched to short-term symptom severity, except in emergencies. Lifestyle modifications and acceptance may be of benefit, but pharmacologic therapy is of paramount importance in the treatment of MG.
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