A nurse notes that a patient's laboratory results show an acetylcholine receptor antibody (AChR)of 2.46 nmol/L.Based on this information, the nurse should assess this patient for clinical manifestations of:
A)Malignant hyperpraxia
B)Myasthenia gravis
C)Multiple myeloma
D)Muscular dystrophy

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AChR antibodies are most commonly associated with myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterized by muscular weakness and fatigue. The elevated level of AChR antibodies suggests that the patient may have developed myasthenia gravis and requires assessment for clinical manifestations associated with the disease. Malignant hyperpraxia, multiple myeloma, and muscular dystrophy are not typically associated with elevated AChR antibodies.

A Nurse Notes That a Patient's Laboratory Results Show an Acetylcholine