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A nurse is caring for a group of clients with myasthenia gravis, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Which information should the nurse consider when planning care for
this group of clients?
1 Progressive deterioration until death
2 Deficiencies of essential neurotransmitters Correct
3 Increased risk for respiratory complications
4 Involuntary twitching of small muscle groups ANS - 3 Increased risk for respiratory complications
The family member of a client with newly diagnosed Guillain-Barre syndrome comes
out to the nurse's station and informs the nurse that the client is having difficulty
breathing. What is the first action the nurse should do?
1 Notify the healthcare provider.
2 Go with the family member to assess the client.
3 Send the nursing assistive personnel to take vital signs.
4 Assure the family member this is a normal response for this disease. ANS - 2 Go with the family
member to assess the client.
A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of acute Guillain-Barre syndrome. Which assessment
is priority?
1 Urinary output
2 Sensation to touch
3 Neurologic status
4 Respiratory exchange ANS - 4 Respiratory exchange
,What nursing intervention is anticipated for a client with Guillain-Barré syndrome?
1 Providing a straw to stimulate the facial muscles
2 Maintaining ventilator settings to support respiration
3 Encouraging aerobic exercises to avoid muscle atrophy
4 Administering antibiotic medication to prevent pneumonia ANS - 2 Maintaining ventilator settings to
support respiration
A client with Guillain-Barré syndrome has been hospitalized for three days. Which assessment finding
would the nurse expect and need to monitor frequently in this client?
1 Localized seizures
2 Skin desquamation
3 Hyperactive reflexes
4 Ascending weakness ANS - 4 Ascending weakness
A client is admitted to the hospital with a tentative diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome. Which
question by the nurse will best elicit information that supports this diagnosis?
1 "Have you experienced an infection recently?"
2 "Is there a history of this disorder in your family?"
3 "Did you receive a head injury during the past year?"
4 "What medications have you taken in the last several months?" ANS - 1 "Have you experienced an
infection recently?"
During the neurologic assessment of a client with a tentative diagnosis of GuillainBarré syndrome, what
does the nurse expect the client to manifest?
1 Diminished visual acuity
2 Increased muscular weakness
, 3 Pronounced muscular atrophy
4 Impairment in cognitive reasoning ANS - 2 Increased muscular weakness
Which is the priority assessment for the client with Guillain-Barré syndrome with rapidly ascending
paralysis?
1 Monitoring urinary output
2 Assessing nutritional status
3 Monitoring respiratory status
4 Assessing communication needs ANS - 3 Monitoring respiratory status
A nurse is caring for a client newly diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome. The nurse expects which
procedure will be considered as a treatment option?
1 Hemodialysis
2 Plasmapheresis
3 Thrombolytic therapy
4 Immunosuppression therapy ANS - 2 Plasmapheresis
A nurse is caring for a client with the diagnosis of Guillain-Barre syndrome with nasal cannula oxygen.
The nurse identifies that the client is having difficulty expectorating respiratory secretions. What should
be the nurse's first intervention?
1 Auscultate for breath sounds.
2 Suction the client's oropharynx.
3 Administer and continue to monitor oxygen via nasal cannula.
4 Place the client in the orthopneic position. ANS - 2 Suction the client's oropharynx.
A nurse is caring for a client with Guillain-Barre syndrome. The nurse should prepare the client for what
essential care related to rehabilitation?
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