Question

a nurse is caring for a client who has multiple sclerosis and a new prescription for baclofen. which of the following findings indicates to the nurse that the medication is having a therapeutic effect?
decreased muscle spasticity
increased urinary output
increased mental alertness
decreased heart rate

Explanation:

Baclofen is a muscle relaxant used to treat muscle spasticity, especially in conditions like multiple sclerosis. Its therapeutic effect is to decrease muscle spasticity. Increased urinary output, increased mental alertness, and decreased heart rate are not typical therapeutic effects of baclofen.

Answer:

A. Decreased muscle spasticity