Authors : Aldin D. Gaspar

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 5 - May

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25may1188

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Abstract : This case report details the case of a 22-year-old female diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) who was admitted to a tertiary hospital for exacerbation of symptoms. The patient presented with a persistent temporal headache and loss of light perception in her left visual field. The report includes a comprehensive overview of the patient's medical history, including a history of relapsing-remitting MS, physical examination findings, and identified nursing diagnoses. A detailed plan of care with specific nursing interventions is presented, addressing both the patient's physiological and psychosocial needs, followed by an evaluation of the care provided. The report also provides principles of nursing management, emphasizing the importance of individualized and holistic care for patients with this chronic neurological condition.

Keywords : Multiple Sclerosis, Nursing Care, Holistic, Case Report.

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