The nurse is reviewing laboratory reports for a patient. What health problem should the nurse realize this patient is experiencing? $$\begin{array}{ | l | l | }
\hline\text { Laboratory Results }\
\hline \text { Edrophonium chloride (Tensilon) } & \text { Positive (for } 4.5 \text { minutes) } \
\hline \text { Single-fiber electromyography } & \text { Delayed nerve transmission } \
\hline \text { Serum acetylcholine receptor antibodies } & \text { Elevated levels }\
\hline
\end{array}$$

Question

The nurse is reviewing laboratory reports for a patient. What health problem should the nurse realize this patient is experiencing? $$\begin{array}{ | l | l | } 
\hline\text { Laboratory Results }\
\hline \text { Edrophonium chloride (Tensilon) } & \text { Positive (for } 4.5 \text { minutes) } \
\hline \text { Single-fiber electromyography } & \text { Delayed nerve transmission } \
\hline \text { Serum acetylcholine receptor antibodies } & \text { Elevated levels }\
\hline
\end{array}$$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The positive result of edrophonium chloride (Tensilon) test, delayed nerve transmission indicated by single-fiber electromyography, and elevated serum acetylcholine receptor antibodies all point towards the diagnosis of myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disorder characterized by muscle weakness and fatigue. Parkinson's disease, ALS, and GBS do not have these specific laboratory findings.

The Nurse Is Reviewing Laboratory Reports for a Patient A) Myasthenia Gravis B) Parkinson Disease C) Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

The Nurse Is Reviewing Laboratory Reports for a Patient A) Myasthenia Gravis
B) Parkinson Disease
C) Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis