What response should the nurse give when a patient diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) asks about the disease course?
A) "The disease is progressive."
B) "The disease is marked by periods of remission and exacerbation."
C) "The disease worsens over time, but is marked by a series of plateaus."
D) "The disease will gradually worsen with periodic relapses."
A) "The disease is progressive."
Explanation: A) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes weakness, disability, and death within 3-5 years.
B) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes weakness, disability, and death within 3-5 years.
C) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes weakness, disability, and death within 3-5 years.
D) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes weakness, disability, and death within 3-5 years.
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