The nurse is planning care for a client with multiple sclerosis.Which intervention would address the nursing diagnosis of Fatigue?
A) Encourage increased activity.
B) Schedule physical therapy three times a day.
C) Plan activities with sufficient rest periods.
D) Group activities together so care will not be interrupted.

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A) Interventions to address the client's diagnosis of Fatigue include assessing the level of fatigue, arranging activities to include rest periods, and assisting the client to set priorities regarding activities. Activities should not be grouped together. Increased activity will not help the client with fatigue. Physical therapy three times a day may be too aggressive for this client.
B) Interventions to address the client's diagnosis of Fatigue include assessing the level of fatigue, arranging activities to include rest periods, and assisting the client to set priorities regarding activities. Activities should not be grouped together. Increased activity will not help the client with fatigue. Physical therapy three times a day may be too aggressive for this client.
C) Interventions to address the client's diagnosis of Fatigue include assessing the level of fatigue, arranging activities to include rest periods, and assisting the client to set priorities regarding activities. Activities should not be grouped together. Increased activity will not help the client with fatigue. Physical therapy three times a day may be too aggressive for this client.
D) Interventions to address the client's diagnosis of Fatigue include assessing the level of fatigue, arranging activities to include rest periods, and assisting the client to set priorities regarding activities. Activities should not be grouped together. Increased activity will not help the client with fatigue. Physical therapy three times a day may be too aggressive for this client.

The Nurse Is Planning Care for a Client with Multiple