A patient hospitalized with a new diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome has numbness and weakness of both feet. The nurse will anticipate teaching the patient about

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Because Guillain-Barré syndrome is in the earliest stages (as evidenced by the symptoms),use of high-dose immunoglobulin is appropriate to reduce the extent and length of symptoms. Mechanical ventilation and tube feedings may be used later in the progression of the syndrome but are not needed now. Corticosteroid use is not helpful in reducing the duration or symptoms of the syndrome.

A Patient Hospitalized with a New Diagnosis of Guillain-Barré Syndrome