A patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome asks if recovery is possible. What should the nurse respond to this patient?
A. "Do not worry about that right now."
B. "Only time and prayer will tell."
C. "Recovery will be slow, but your chance of getting better is good."
D. "Recovery is not likely."
Answer: C
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a. A complete case analysis b. An intention to treat analysis c. An available case analysis d. None of the above
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false