Guillain-Barre syndrome
Structured condition card with NCLEX priority cues and nursing action focus.
NeuroAutoimmune / Genetichigh priorityneeds review
Guillain-Barre syndrome
Etiology / Pathophysiology
- Immune-mediated peripheral nerve demyelination often after infection.
- Ascending weakness can progress to respiratory muscle failure and autonomic instability.
Medications
No specific medication class was seeded for this card.
Signs / symptoms
- Ascending weakness after illness.
- Vital capacity decline is urgent.
Nursing actions
- Monitor respiratory function, swallowing, and autonomic changes.
- Assess ascending weakness and ability to cough.
- Prepare for IVIG/plasmapheresis if ordered and ventilatory support if needed.
Complications
- Respiratory failure
- Dysrhythmias
- DVT
- Aspiration
NCLEX cues
- Ascending weakness after illness.
- Vital capacity decline is urgent.
Memory hooks
- GBS climbs up; watch breathing before walking.
Labs / Diagnostics
- Trend assessment findings and ordered diagnostics; verify exact values with school source material.
Review notes
- Session-derived study seed. Verify against school materials, ATI/NCLEX review sources, current orders, and facility policy before relying on details.
Cross references
Related cards are generated from the shared study map, not hand-built per page.
Source entitycondition card
Guillain-Barre syndrome
Condition card for Guillain-Barre syndrome: recognize the testable cue, prevent the complication, and choose the safest first nursing action.
Procedurecondition
IVIG infusion
Intravenous immune globulin given for selected immune, inflammatory, or infectious indications.
Termcondition cue
Demyelination
Damage to the protective myelin covering around nerves.
Termcondition cue
IVIG
Infusion of immune globulin used for selected immune, neuro, and pediatric conditions.