The nurse is caring for a client who has myasthenia gravis. Which nursing intervention does the nurse implement to reduce muscle weakness in this client?
a. Administer a therapeutic massage.
b. Collaborate with the physical therapist.
c. Perform passive range-of-motion exercis-es.
d. Reposition the client every 2 hours.
B
The hallmark of myasthenia gravis is muscle weakness that increases with fatigue. The nurse provides assistance with ADLs to prevent fatigue. The nurse collaborates with the physical the-rapist in teaching the client energy conservation techniques. Therapeutic massage, passive range of motion, and repositioning will not reduce muscle weakness.
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