The nurse is caring for a client who has numbness and weakness of both feet and who is hospitalized with Guillain-Barré syndrome. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
A)Intubation and mechanical ventilation
B)Administration of IV corticosteroid drugs
C)Insertion of a nasogastric (NG) feeding tube
D)IV infusion of high dose immunoglobulin (IVIG)

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Because the Guillain-Barré syndrome is in the earliest stages (as evidenced by the symptoms), use of high-dose immunoglobulin is appropriate to reduce the extent and length of symptoms. Mechanical ventilation and tube feedings may be used later in the progression of the syndrome but are not needed now. Corticosteroid use is not helpful in reducing the duration or symptoms of the syndrome.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has Numbness