A Patient Who Has Numbness and Weakness of Both Feet

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient who has numbness and weakness of both feet is hospitalized with Guillain-Barré syndrome. The nurse will anticipate the need to teach the patient about

• A) intubation and mechanical ventilation.
• B) administration of IV corticosteroid drugs.
• C) insertion of a nasogastric (NG) feeding tube.
• D) IV infusion of immunoglobulin (Sandoglobulin).

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Definitions:

Physiological Differences

Variations in the physical and biological functions between individuals or groups.

Schachter Two-factor Theory

A theory suggesting that emotion arises from physiological arousal and cognitive labeling of the cause of that arousal.

Dangerous Situation

A scenario or environment that poses a risk of harm or injury to a person or people.

Heart Pounding

The sensation of a rapidly beating heart, often experienced during intense emotion or physical exertion.