A 25 year-old presents to the ER with unexplained paralysis from the hips downward. The patient explains that a few days ago her feet were feeling weird and she had trouble walking and now she is unable to move her lower extremities. The patient reports suffering an illness about 2 weeks ago, but has no other health history. The physician suspects Guillain-Barré Syndrome and orders some diagnostic tests. Which finding below during your assessment requires immediate nursing action?
A. The patient reports a headache.
B. The patient has a weak cough.
C. The patient has absent reflexes in the lower extremities.
D. The patient reports paresthesia in the upper extremities.
Select your answer:
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Human Organs › View
What do I do? main function
A. Filters wastes out of the blood.
B. Take in oxygen and give off carbon dioxide
C. Covers and protects the body, Regulates body temperature.
D. Provides movement for the body
E. Provides framework and support for the body
Bones, Joints and Muscles › View
They help you bend your arms
A. Shoulders and neck
B. Elbows and wrists
C. Knee and ankles
D. Hips and shoulders