The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing an acute exacerbation of multiple sclerosis (MS). The nurse recognizes that symptoms of MS are caused by which of the following pathophysiological changes?

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MS is characterized by demyelination and destruction of nerve fibers in the central nervous system, which leads to a variety of symptoms depending on the location and extent of the damage. Myelin buildup (choice A) is not a characteristic finding in MS. GABA deficiency (choice B) and reduced acetylcholine receptors with impaired nerve impulse transmission (choice C) are not specifically associated with MS.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Experiencing an Acute