A client with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis tells the nurse that even though the primary symptoms of exacerbation are leg spasms and blurred vision,the hardest part is trying to get through the day because of being so tired.Which diagnosis should the nurse identify as a priority for this client?
A) Fatigue
B) Disturbed Sensory Perception
C) Impaired Physical Mobility
D) Self-Care Deficit

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A) The client states that the worst part of the disease exacerbation is being tired even though leg spasms and blurred vision are present. The nurse should identify the diagnosis of Fatigue as being a priority for this client. The diagnoses of Impaired Physical Mobility because of the leg spasms and Disturbed Sensory Perception because of the blurred vision are additional nursing diagnoses applicable for this client, but they are not the priority based on the client's statement. The client may or may not have a Self-Care Deficit.
B) The client states that the worst part of the disease exacerbation is being tired even though leg spasms and blurred vision are present. The nurse should identify the diagnosis of Fatigue as being a priority for this client. The diagnoses of Impaired Physical Mobility because of the leg spasms and Disturbed Sensory Perception because of the blurred vision are additional nursing diagnoses applicable for this client, but they are not the priority based on the client's statement. The client may or may not have a Self-Care Deficit.
C) The client states that the worst part of the disease exacerbation is being tired even though leg spasms and blurred vision are present. The nurse should identify the diagnosis of Fatigue as being a priority for this client. The diagnoses of Impaired Physical Mobility because of the leg spasms and Disturbed Sensory Perception because of the blurred vision are additional nursing diagnoses applicable for this client, but they are not the priority based on the client's statement. The client may or may not have a Self-Care Deficit.
D) The client states that the worst part of the disease exacerbation is being tired even though leg spasms and blurred vision are present. The nurse should identify the diagnosis of Fatigue as being a priority for this client. The diagnoses of Impaired Physical Mobility because of the leg spasms and Disturbed Sensory Perception because of the blurred vision are additional nursing diagnoses applicable for this client, but they are not the priority based on the client's statement. The client may or may not have a Self-Care Deficit.

A Client with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis Tells the Nurse That