The nurse is assisting with discharging a patient with myasthenia gravis after hospitalization for severe respiratory distress. Which statement by the patient indicates that the nurse's discharge teaching has been effective?

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Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder that affects the neuromuscular junction and can cause muscle weakness, including respiratory muscles. Prostigmin is a medication that helps improve muscle strength in patients with myasthenia gravis. It is important for patients to take Prostigmin exactly as prescribed, without skipping a dose, to maintain muscle strength and prevent respiratory distress. Anticholinergic medications are not typically used in the treatment of myasthenia gravis, and quinine is not an appropriate medication for muscle cramping in this patient population.

The Nurse Is Assisting with Discharging a Patient with Myasthenia