The nurse is providing care for a patient who has Guillain-Barré syndrome. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse evaluate first?
a. Complete blood count (CBC)
b. Arterial blood gases (ABGs)
c. Hemoglobin (Hgb) and hematocrit (Hct)
d. Electrolytes
ANS: B
ABGs monitor respiratory status, which is essential in case the patient's respiratory muscles become affected. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine monitor kidney function, Hgb and Hct monitor blood loss or anemia, and electrolytes monitor fluid and electrolyte balance.
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