A patient has been admitted to the intensive care unit with a diagnosis of "rule out" Guillain-Barre syndrome. The nurse is completing the admission data base and asking about the patient's history. What diagnosis might precipitate a diagnosis of Guillian-Barre syndrome?

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When completing the admission data base and asking about the patient's history the diagnosis that might precipitate Gullian-Barre syndrome is mild fevers, upper respiratory infections or minor viruses. The nurse should pay particular attention to any mild infections and fevers the patient has recently had. The primary cause of Guillian-Barre syndrome is not known; however; about 50% of patients with Guillian-Barre have a recent history of infection.

A Patient Has Been Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit