NAIMMCQ Autoimmune Disorders Neurologic Infections Neuropathies A client with weakness and tingling in both legs is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with a tentative diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome. On admission, which assessment is most important for this client?

A client with weakness and tingling in both legs is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with a tentative diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome. On admission, which assessment is most important for this client?

A client with weakness and tingling in both legs is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with a tentative diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome. On admission, which assessment is most important for this client?

a) Lung auscultation and measurement of vital capacity and tidal volume

b) Evaluation of pain and discomfort

c) Evaluation of nutritional status and metabolic state

d) Evaluation for signs and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)

Answer: Lung auscultation and measurement of vital capacity and tidal volume

NAIMMCQ

A client with weakness and tingling in both legs is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with a tentative diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome. On admission, which assessment is most important for this client?

A client with weakness and tingling in both legs is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with a tentative diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome. On admission, which assessment is most important for this client?

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