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#281: Guillain Barré NCLEX Review
FromStraight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Apr 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is an autoimmune attack on the peripheral nervous system which results in neuropathy. It is typically a self-limiting condition that comes on rapidly and results in muscle weakness with some mild sensory loss in the distal extremities.
In this episode you’ll learn…
What causes GBS
The four subtypes of GBS and which is most common
Signs and symptoms of Guillain Barre
Key assessments
Tests and treatments
Important things to teach patients and families
Read the article "Key Elements of Guillain-Barré Syndrome" and view references here.
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The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider's scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
In this episode you’ll learn…
What causes GBS
The four subtypes of GBS and which is most common
Signs and symptoms of Guillain Barre
Key assessments
Tests and treatments
Important things to teach patients and families
Read the article "Key Elements of Guillain-Barré Syndrome" and view references here.
Are you looking for an easier way to learn Med Surg? Enroll in Med Surg Solution and get lessons on 57 key topics as well as out-of-this-world study guides!
Download the free Straight A Nursing LATTE Method template here.
The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this website are for educational purposes only. No content on this website is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider's scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Released:
Apr 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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