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A client is diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Which pathophysiological process should the nurse use when providing the client with information about this disease prognosis?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: ALS involves progressive motor neuron degeneration, causing fatal muscle weakness (
B), typically within 2-5 years. It’s not a spinal cord injury complication (
A). Mental changes (
C) occur in some, not all, cases. Sensory/autonomic changes (
D) are minimal.

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