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A 27-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital complaining of numbness in both legs, difficulty walking, and double vision of one week in duration. Multiple sclerosis is suspected. Orders include bed rest with bathroom privileges, brain scan, EEG, lumbar puncture, adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) 40 units intramuscularly (IM) bid x 3 days, then 30 units IM bid x 3 days, then 20 units IM bid x 3 days; and passive range of motion (ROM) progressing to active ROM as tolerated. In planning care for this client, which activity is most important to include?

A. Encouraging her to perform all care activities for herself B. Frequent ambulation to retain joint mobility C. Scheduling frequent rest periods between physical activity D. Feeding the client to reduce energy needs

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Frequent rest periods are essential to manage fatigue, a common symptom in multiple sclerosis, while supporting activity as tolerated.

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A 27-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital complaining of numbness in both legs, difficulty walking, and double vision of one week in duration. Multiple sclerosis is suspected. Orders include bed rest with bathroom privileges, brain scan, EEG, lumbar puncture, adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) 40 units intramuscularly (IM) bid x 3 days, then 30 units IM bid x 3 days, then 20 units IM bid x 3 days; and passive range of motion (ROM) progressing to active ROM as tolerated. In planning care for this client, which activity is most important to include?

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