A 45-year-old woman is hospitalized with Guillain-Barré syndrome.What treatment will the nurse explain will most likely be included during the first 2 to 3 weeks of her illness?

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The administration of immune globulin (Sandoglobulin) is the most likely treatment during the first 2 to 3 weeks of Guillain-Barré syndrome. This treatment helps suppress the immune system's attack on the peripheral nerves, reducing inflammation and damage. Hemodialysis and mechanical ventilation are not typically used in the treatment of Guillain-Barré syndrome. Administration of methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) may be considered but is not as effective as immune globulin therapy.

A 45-Year-Old Woman Is Hospitalized with Guillain-Barré Syndrome