The nurse is instructing a client and family regarding the diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Which of the following should be included in this teaching? (Select all that apply.)

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The nurse should include the information that exercise and physical therapy can help the patient maximize function, the physical, emotional, and social aspects of the disease, end-of-life issues, the use of devices to prevent aspiration pneumonia, and the use of a speech therapist to aid with communication. However, there is no curative treatment for ALS, so option A is incorrect.

The Nurse Is Instructing a Client and Family Regarding the Diagnosis