A 24-year-old has been hospitalized with the diagnosis of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. Which condition did the client most likely have prior to receiving this additional diagnosis?

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Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a chronic form of Guillain-Barré syndrome, which is an autoimmune disorder that causes muscle weakness and paralysis. Therefore, the client most likely had Guillain-Barré syndrome prior to receiving the CIDP diagnosis.

A 24-Year-Old Has Been Hospitalized with the Diagnosis of Chronic