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Case Study Baclofen You are a nurse caring for a 45-year-old male patient who has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and is experiencing muscle spasticity. The patient is prescribed Baclofen to manage his symptoms. He is new to this medication and you are responsible for educating him and monitoring for potential adverse effects. The patient is also on a regimen of other medications, including an opioid for pain management. As you assess the patient, he reports feeling slightly drowsy and lightheaded, and is concerned about the side effects of the new medication. He asks you several questions about the medication, and you prepare to administer his first dose.

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