A 27-Year-Old Patient Is Hospitalized with New Onset of Guillain-Barré

question 18

Multiple Choice

A 27-year-old patient is hospitalized with new onset of Guillain-Barré syndrome.The most essential assessment for the nurse to carry out is

• A) determining level of consciousness.
• B) checking strength of the extremities.
• C) observing respiratory rate and effort.
• D) monitoring the cardiac rate and rhythm.

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Definitions:

Stress Factors

Are various physical, psychological, or environmental stimuli that cause stress in individuals, potentially leading to adverse health effects and affecting overall well-being.

Self-Esteem

is an individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth, encompassing beliefs about oneself as well as emotional states such as triumph, despair, pride, and shame.

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by organization, dependability, and a strong sense of duty.

External Control

The belief that one's life outcomes are predominantly influenced by external forces or circumstances beyond one's personal control.