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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What food group is missing from this plate?
A. Grains
B. Fruits
C. Dairy
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A. 130/90 mm Hg is considered high & requires treatment
B. 100/55 mm Hg is considered an ideal blood pressure
C. 105/50 mm Hg makes one very active
D. 190/110 mm Hg may harm vital organs like brain & kidney