Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client that has been recently diagnosed with Guillian-Barre syndrome. What would the nurse consider to be common risk factors associated with Guillain-Barr├â┬® syndrome (GB5)? (select all that apply)
Correct answer
A,C,E
Rationale
A) Vaccinations, particularly those for influenza and other viral infections, have been linked to an increased risk of GBS in some cases. C) It is believed that the stress from surgery, particularly in the presence of an infection or immune response, may trigger the development of GBS. E) Viral infections such as Zika virus, Epstein-Barr virus, cytomegalovirus (CMV), influenza, and others can trigger an autoimmune response that leads to the development of GBS.