Neuromuscular Disorders · NCLEX Exam

For a patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome, what is an important nursing assessment during intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy?

  1. Monitor only the patient’s blood glucose levels
  2. Assess for fluid overload, renal dysfunction, headache and thrombosis risk
  3. Withhold all monitoring because IVIG carries no adverse effects
  4. Monitor only the patient’s hearing and balance
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Correct answer: Assess for fluid overload, renal dysfunction, headache and thrombosis risk

IVIG therapy in GBS may cause specific adverse effects, necessitating vigilant nursing assessment.

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