ATI RN
ATI Nurs 2000 Fundamentals Questions
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Question 1 of 5
In the context of an initial assessment for a client admitted to rule out Guillain-Barre syndrome which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect to observe?
Correct Answer: A
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Rationale: Guillain-Barre syndrome is characterized by ascending muscle weakness due to the immune system attacking the peripheral nerves. This typically starts in the legs and moves upward. Difficulty with urination (
B) is not a common symptom of Guillain-Barre syndrome. Ptosis and diplopia (
C) are more indicative of myasthenia gravis. Ear distortion and pain (
D) are not typical symptoms of Guillain-Barre syndrome. Thus, the nurse would expect to observe ascending muscle weakness (
A) in a client admitted to rule out Guillain-Barre syndrome.
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