Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
A nurse is teaching a client who has multiple sclerosis about factors that can worsen their manifestations. Which of the following factors should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Sunbathing can exacerbate MS symptoms due to Uhthoff's phenomenon, where increased body temperature impairs nerve conduction, worsening symptoms like fatigue and weakness. Flying, office work, and high altitude travel are less directly associated with symptom exacerbation, though related factors like stress or hypoxia may have indirect effects.