The client being evaluated for a possible diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG) describes having a diagnostic test that involved an injection that resulted in a 5-minute period of markedly improved muscle strength
The nurse recognizes the client's report as describing a(n): 1. Tensilon test.
2. Computed tomography (CT) scan.
3. Nerve stimulation study.
4. Analysis of antiacetylcholine receptor antibodies.
Tensilon test.
Rationale: The Tensilon test produces a 5-minute increase in muscle strength. A computed tomography (CT) scan would not result in improved muscle strength. The nerve stimulation study and the analysis of antiacetylcholine receptor antibodies are tests that can be done to help diagnose MG, but do not require a drug injection.
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