Question

Mrs. S, aged 35 years, reports numbness, tingling, and weakness in her lower extremities. She is extremely worried because she remembers that her mother had these symptoms prior to being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). (Learning Objectives: 16 and 17)
What is multiple sclerosis?
Why does the nurse think Mrs. S is so concerned that it could be MS?
What diagnostic testing would be helpful to confirm or rule out MS?
Within 24 hours, Mrs. S started to develop paralysis, which was moving up her legs. A tentative diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome was made.
What is Guillain-Barré syndrome?
How is GB typically treated?
Directions: Answer each question using your Porth text, reference the text in APA format. Make sure to put your reference at the bottom of your post in correct APA format.

Answer 1

Answer:

A disease in which the immune system eats away at the protective covering of nerves.

In MS, resulting nerve damage disrupts communication between the brain and the body.

Multiple sclerosis causes many different symptoms, including vision loss, pain, fatigue, and impaired coordination. The symptoms, severity, and duration can vary from person to person. Some people may be symptom free most of their lives, while others can have severe chronic symptoms that never go away.

Physical therapy and medications that suppress the immune system can help with symptoms and slow disease progression.

Explanation: this disease is very rare