The nurse formulates the following nursing diagnosis for a client with MS: Impaired Physical Mobility related to muscle weakness. Useful interventions the nurse could plan include
a. encouraging long naps or rest periods.
b. encouraging strengthening exercises for affected muscles every 4 hours.
c. having the client perform ROM exercises at least two times daily.
d. performing all the activities of daily living (ADLs) for the client.
C
Range-of-motion exercises should be performed at least twice daily.
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