Course
Bladder Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis
Contact Hours Awarded: 2
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Course Overview
Author: Pamela Halvorson, RN, BS, MBA
Intended for nurses at all levels, this course will explain the correlation between the central nervous system lesions caused by multiple sclerosis (MS) and bladder dysfunction (caused by the interference in the transmission of signals between the brain and the urinary system leading to a disruption in the normal bladder process). The treatment can vary depending on the type of dysfunction the client is experiencing. Although there are many symptoms of MS, the effect on the bladder is one of the most common. Bladder dysfunction in clients with MS has potentially serious complications and can diminish the quality of life.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Definition of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Etiology
- Signs and Symptoms of MS
- Effects of MS on the Bladder
- Assessment and Education for Clients and Caregivers
- Nursing and Physical Therapy Interventions
- Client Education for Managing Bladder Dysfunction
- Physical Therapy Interventions
- Treatment
- Barriers to Optimal Rehabilitation
- Disease Progression and Involvement of the Care Team
- Support for Clients with MS
- Conclusion
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
In this course, we will discuss Bladder Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis. It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Design an appropriate plan of care based on subjective and objective assessments of bladder dysfunction in a client with multiple sclerosis.
- Recognize subtle signs and symptoms of a urinary tract infection to prevent serious complications.
- Explain nursing interventions for bladder dysfunction in multiple sclerosis.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Accreditations + Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
- Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
- Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
- Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Course Expires on: January 30, 2028
Course Offering: #667