A patient is admitted to the hospital with Guillain-Barre? syndrome. She had weakness in her feet and ankles that has progressed to weakness with numbness and tingling in both legs. During the acute phase of the illness, what should the nurse know about Guillain-Barre? syndrome?
Early treatment with corticosteroids can suppress the immune response and prevent ascending nerve damage.
Although voluntary motor neurons are damaged by the inflammatory response, the autonomic nervous system is unaffected by the disease.
The most serious complication of this condition is ascending demyelination of the peripheral nerves and the cranial nerves.
The most important aspect of care is to monitor the patient's respiratory rate and depth and vital capacity.
The most important aspect of care is to monitor the patient's respiratory rate and depth and vital capacity.
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