Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has multiple sclerosis. Which of the following factors should the nurse anticipate have been identified as contributing to the development of multiple sclerosis? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct answer
A,B,D
Rationale
Genetics, environmental factors, and autoimmune factors contribute to multiple sclerosis development. Genetic variations increase risk, environmental factors like vitamin D deficiency or infections trigger it, and autoimmune processes attack myelin. Upper respiratory infections and urinary tract infections do not directly contribute to MS development.