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The nurse is caring for a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The nurse realizes that the prognosis is
1. poor. The disease rapidly progresses and is fatal.
2. good. The disease will progress over many years but the quality of life will be good.
3. good. The disease progresses rapidly but can be halted by drug therapy.
4. excellent. The disease will progress slowly and can be controlled by medication.
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1 -- The disease is rapidly progressive and fatal, characterized by weakness and wasting of muscles that are under voluntary control. There are no sensory or cognitive changes. A new drug, riluzole (Rilutek), is now available in the treatment of the disease but will not halt it. Death usually occurs due to respiratory failure.
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