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tuffie

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A patient has finally been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) after seeing several physicians. The patient expresses frustration that the diagnosis has taken so long. What information can the healthcare professional give to the patient about this situation?

◦ Many diseases cause weakness and fatigue.
◦ Only upper motor neurons are involved.
◦ Several nerves are connected to each muscle.
◦ Lack of sensation makes it hard to describe.
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Marked as best answer by tuffie on Aug 28, 2021

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Reply #1 on: Aug 28, 2021
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Wow, this really help

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