A nurse is speaking to a client who has recently been diagnosed with early, acute stage Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) . Which of the following statements made by the client indicates an incorrect understanding of the disorder's progression?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

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Question

A nurse is speaking to a client who has recently been diagnosed with early, acute stage  Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) .    Which of the following statements made by the client indicates an incorrect understanding of the disorder's progression? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

"I can expect that recovery from this disease will take 6-8 months"

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"I may have difficulty eating during the acute phase of this disease"

Answer

"I can expect my symptoms to stabilize after a period of about 3 weeks"

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"The function and strength of my muscles will return in reverse order"

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