The nurse is reviewing the biographic data and history for a pt with MG. what does the nurse expect to see included in the pt's records?
a. muscle weakness that increases with exertion or as the day wears on
b. difficulty sleeping with early morning waking and restlessness
c. confusion and disorientation in the late afternoon
d. muscle pain and cramps that interfere with ADLs
Answer: a. muscle weakness that increases with exertion or as the day wears on
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