When examining a patient with Guillain-Barre' syndrome, the nurse would expect to assess which of the following clinical manifestations?
A) Paresthesias of the hands and feet
B) Hyperactive deep tendon reflexes
C) Hypotension
D) Descending weakness
Ans: A
Feedback: Sensory symptoms of Guillain-Barre' include paresthesias of the hands and feet, and pain related to the demyelinization of sensory fibers. Other clinical manifestations include hyporeflexia and loss of deep tendon reflexes. A classic feature of Guillain-Barre' is ascending weakness.
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