A Patient Diagnosed with MS Has Been Admitted to the Medical

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with MS has been admitted to the medical unit for treatment of an MS exacerbation. Included in the admission orders is baclofen (Lioresal) . What should the nurse identify as an expected outcome of this treatment?

A) Reduction in the appearance of new lesions on the MRI
B) Decreased muscle spasms in the lower extremities
C) Increased muscle strength in the upper extremities
D) Decreased severity and duration of exacerbations