Which of the Following Statements Regarding Guillain-Barré Syndrome Supports the Admission

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding Guillain-Barré syndrome supports the admission to a critical care unit?

• A) The demyelination process of the peripheral nerves is irreversible.
• B) The demyelination process is limited to the peripheral nervous system only.
• C) The paralysis associated with the syndrome occurs in a descending pattern.
• D) The most common cause of death is from respiratory arrest.

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Definitions:

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain that regulates mood, appetite, and sleep, playing a key role in mental health and wellbeing.

Diagnosable Mental Disorder

A mental disorder that can be identified and classified based on standard criteria in a diagnostic manual, indicating significant psychological distress or impairment.

Probable

Likely to happen or be the case.

Suicide

The conscious decision to commit suicide.