The nurse is assessing a patient diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. Which symptom would the nurse expect to assess?
a. Ptosis
b. Tremors of the hands during voluntary movement
c. Dizziness on sudden movement of the head
d. Postural hypotension
A
Ptosis is a sign of myasthenia gravis.
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