The nurse is caring for a patient with GBS in the intensive care unit and is assessing the patient for autonomic dysfunction. What interventions should be provided in order to determine the presence of autonomic dysfunction?
a) Assess the respiratory rate and oxygen saturation.
b) Listen to the bowel sounds.
c) Assess the blood pressure and heart rate.
d) Assess the peripheral pulses.
Asnwer: Assess the blood pressure and heart rate.