The nurse is completing discharge teaching to a patient with a new diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS). What does the nurse recommend about diet?

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Maintaining a healthy weight is important for managing MS symptoms and improving overall health. Eating a balanced diet with a variety of foods from all food groups can help achieve and maintain a healthy weight. It is not recommended to increase fats or lower carbohydrates, as there is no evidence to support this for managing MS. Dysphagia may occur in later stages of MS, but it is not a common symptom in the early stages of the disease. Therefore, including foods that are easy to swallow is not a priority in the initial stages of MS.

The Nurse Is Completing Discharge Teaching to a Patient with a New