After a theoretical session about edrophonium (Tensilon) testing, the nursing instructor asks a student nurse to perform the test in a group of clients with different neurological disorders. Which client should the student nurse choose to perform the test?

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Edrophonium testing is used to diagnose myasthenia gravis, as it helps to differentiate between a myasthenic crisis (worsening of symptoms due to insufficient medication) and a cholinergic crisis (worsening of symptoms due to excess medication). It is not useful in clients with other neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis, Huntington's disease, or Guillain-Barré syndrome.

After a Theoretical Session About Edrophonium (Tensilon) Testing, the Nursing