Which of the following would the nurse expect to find initially in a child with Guillain-Barré syndrome?
A) Symmetrical flaccid weakness
B) Ataxia
C) Sensory disturbances
D) Lower extremity pain
D
Response:
Although symmetrical flaccid weakness or paralysis, ataxia, and sensory disturbances may be assessed, pain, especially in the lower extremities, is commonly the initial presenting finding, preceding motor involvement.
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