Guillain-Barré Syndrome Case Study Guide Exam Questions And Actual Answers.
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Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Guillain-BarrÉ syndrome is an acute, rapidly progressing, and potentially fatal form of polyneuritis. It affects the peripheral nervous system and results in loss of myelin and edema and inflammation of the affected nerves, causing a loss of neurotransmission to the periphery. The nurse on the med...
Guillain-Barré Syndrome Case Study
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Guillain-BarrÉ syndrome is an acute, rapidly progressing, and potentially fatal form of polyneuritis. It
affects the peripheral nervous system and results in loss of myelin and edema and inflammation of the
affected nerves, causing a loss of neurotransmission to the periphery. The nurse on the medical floor is
completing the admission assessment. The client tells the nurse that at first his feet were numb but now
his entire legs are numb from his thighs down to his toes.Which question should the nurse ask Amid to
support the diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome?
Were you exposed to anyone with this syndrome prior to coming to the U.S.?
Have you had any type of cold or stomach virus in the last month?
Did you receive immunizations prior to coming to the United States?
Do you take any prescription or over-the-counter medications? - Answer Have you had any type of cold
or stomach virus in the last month?
Which assessment intervention will the nurse implement specifically for the diagnosis of Guillain-BarrÉ
syndrome?
Assess deep tendon reflexes.
Obtain a sterile urine specimen.
Determine the glucose level.
Take Amid's vital signs. - Answer Assess deep tendon reflexes.
, Which intervention will the nurse implement prior to this procedure?
Keep Amid NPO.
Instruct Amid not to void.
Obtain informed consent.
Place a saline lock in the hand. - Answer Obtain informed consent.
Which intervention should the nurse implement post-procedure?
Which action indicates the nurse understands Muslim food and beverage preferences?
Allow Amid to have one glass of red wine to relax in the evening.
Instruct Amid's family that they will need to meet Amid's dietary needs.
Notify the dietary department that Amid cannot eat any pork.
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