A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing muscle weakness that gets better with rest. The client reports difficulty swallowing and controlling facial expressions. The nurse knows the client’s antibodies are blocking and changing the signals sent between nerves and muscles. This client is suffering from which of the following?
You are educating a patient on upcoming testing for myasthenia gravis. Which statement by the patient indicates an understanding of the teaching regarding the procedure?
You are caring for a 32-year-old female who has been diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. What medication would anticipate administering?
A nurse is helping a 47-year-old client with getting up in the morning and performing activities of daily living. The client was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis 6 years ago. Which of the following would the nurse most likely expect the client to find difficult because of this diagnosis?
Which statement by the patient indicates an understanding of a myasthenic crisis?
