The nurse explains to a patient who has been diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) that this condition differs from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in that MG has which characteristics?. Select all that apply.

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A) Incorrect. MG is a chronic condition that can be managed with treatment and does not usually result in death. 
B) Correct. MG presents with shorter remissions as the disease progresses, unlike ALS which has a progressive decline in muscle function. 
C) Correct. MG onset is often between 20 and 40 years of age, and it is more common in women. 
D) Correct. Patients with MG often experience an increase in symptoms when exposed to sunlight, viral illness, and emotional stress. 
E) Incorrect. Involuntary twitching of muscles is not a common symptom of MG.

The Nurse Explains to a Patient Who Has Been Diagnosed