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Persons with MS need to have a sense of their own self-worth despite their limitations among self-care activities. Therefore nurses should: � Listen to the concerns and the feelings of the client and family members. � Provide factual information or technological information pertaining to the disease, mobility, nutrition, elimination, personal care, social relationships, and agency resources. � Guide and council family members in developing awareness, understanding, willingness, and desire to share in the self-care demands required by the person with MS. � Consult and/or collaborate with other health personnel on possible care plan for the client with MS. � Work with the client to develop a good working relationship, encourage the client, and assist the client in establishing a care plan so that the client can retain control. � Teach clients how to stay healthy is essential because illness and stress can trigger an exacerbation. |
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