Question

a client diagnosed with multiple sclerosis is experiencing profound weakness, blurry vision, and shooting pains in both legs. which medication is considered the best course of treatment for the nurse to administer? high dose methylprednisolone intravenously. baclofen three times a day. broad spectrum antibiotic coverage orally. immunomodulatory drug therapy periodically.

Explanation:

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating disease. Acute exacerbations of MS are treated with high - dose corticosteroids like methylprednisolone to reduce inflammation and improve symptoms. Baclofen is for spasticity, not acute symptom management. Antibiotics are for infections, not MS. Immunomodulatory drugs are for long - term disease modification, not acute treatment.

Answer:

A. High dose methylprednisolone intravenously.