The parents of a patient intubated due to the progression of Guillain-Barré syndrome ask if their child will die. What is the best response by the nurse?
a) "Don't worry; your child will be fine."
b) "There are no guarantees, but a large portion of people with Guillain-Barré syndrome survive."
c) "Once Guillain-Barré syndrome progresses to the diaphragm there is a significant decrease in surviving."
d) "It's too early to give a prognosis."
Answer: "There are no guarantees, but a large portion of people with Guillain-Barré syndrome survive."