The nurse caring for a patient diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome is planning care with regard to the clinical manifestations associated this syndrome
The nurse's communication with the patient should reflect the possibility of what sign or symptom of the disease?
A) Intermittent hearing loss
B) Tinnitus
C) Tongue enlargement
D) Vocal paralysis
Ans: D
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Guillain-Barré syndrome is a disorder of the vagus nerve. Clinical manifestations include vocal paralysis, dysphagia, and voice changes (temporary or permanent hoarseness). Hearing deficits, tinnitus, and tongue enlargement are not associated with the disease.
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