Chapter 64: Guillain-Barre Syndrome ONLY

The nurse is teaching a client with Guillain-Barre syndrome about the disease. The client asks how the client can ever recover if demyelination of the nerves is occurring. What would be the nurse's best response?

"Guillain-Barre spares the Schwann cell, which allows for remyelination in the recovery phase of the disease."

The nurse caring for a client in ICU diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome should prioritize monitoring for what potential complication?

Autonomic dysfunction

A client presents at the clinic with pain and weakness in the hands. On assessment, the nurse notes diminished reflexes in the upper extremities bilaterally and bilateral loss of sensation. The nurse knows that these findings are indicative of what condition?

Peripheral nerve disorder

A client with Guillain-Barre syndrome has experienced a sharp decline in vital capacity. What is the nurse's most appropriate action?

Prepare to assist with intubation

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client with Guillain-Barre syndrome. Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize for this client?

Using the incentive spirometer as prescribed

The nurse is planning caring for a client diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome. The nurse's communication with the client should reflect the possibility of which sign or symptom of the disease?

Vocal paralysis