A client diagnosed with multiple sclerosis has an acute onset of visual changes, fatigue, and leg weakness. The client states that the last time this happened, she recovered in a few weeks. Which classification of multiple sclerosis is the client experiencing?
A)Progressive-relapsing
B)Secondary-progressive
C)Relapsing-remitting
D)Primary-progressive

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A)There are four classifications of multiple sclerosis (MS). This client is affected by relapsing-remitting MS, which is characterized by clearly defined flare-ups with worsening neurological function followed by periods of partial or complete remission with few or no symptoms. In comparison, primary-progressive MS involves slow but nearly continuous worsening of the disease from the time of onset with no distinct remissions; secondary-progressive MS begins as relapsing-remitting but becomes worse between exacerbations; and progressive-relapsing MS involves a steady worsening of disease with acute relapses.
B)There are four classifications of multiple sclerosis (MS). This client is affected by relapsing-remitting MS, which is characterized by clearly defined flare-ups with worsening neurological function followed by periods of partial or complete remission with few or no symptoms. In comparison, primary-progressive MS involves slow but nearly continuous worsening of the disease from the time of onset with no distinct remissions; secondary-progressive MS begins as relapsing-remitting but becomes worse between exacerbations; and progressive-relapsing MS involves a steady worsening of disease with acute relapses.
C)There are four classifications of multiple sclerosis (MS). This client is affected by relapsing-remitting MS, which is characterized by clearly defined flare-ups with worsening neurological function followed by periods of partial or complete remission with few or no symptoms. In comparison, primary-progressive MS involves slow but nearly continuous worsening of the disease from the time of onset with no distinct remissions; secondary-progressive MS begins as relapsing-remitting but becomes worse between exacerbations; and progressive-relapsing MS involves a steady worsening of disease with acute relapses.
D)There are four classifications of multiple sclerosis (MS). This client is affected by relapsing-remitting MS, which is characterized by clearly defined flare-ups with worsening neurological function followed by periods of partial or complete remission with few or no symptoms. In comparison, primary-progressive MS involves slow but nearly continuous worsening of the disease from the time of onset with no distinct remissions; secondary-progressive MS begins as relapsing-remitting but becomes worse between exacerbations; and progressive-relapsing MS involves a steady worsening of disease with acute relapses.

A Client Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis Has an Acute Onset