NCLEX-PN
Nclex Questions Management of Care Questions
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When assessing a client with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the nurse should expect which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clients with ALS typically present with progressive muscular weakness and wasting as a hallmark feature of the disease. This weakness affects voluntary muscles, leading to challenges in mobility and daily activities. Sensory loss is not a characteristic feature of ALS, and individuals usually maintain their mental clarity without experiencing mental confusion. Emotional liability, characterized by sudden, uncontrolled changes in emotions, is not a common finding in ALS. While individuals may experience periods of grief due to the progressive nature of the disease, emotional liability is not a usual manifestation.
Therefore, the correct finding to expect when assessing a client with ALS is muscular weakness.
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