امرأة عمرها ٣٥ سنة شُخصت بمتلازمة غيلان باريه، الضعف وصل لفخذيها خلال ٥ أيام، والسعة الحيوية مستقرة حتى الآن، والضغط والنبض متقلبان قليلاً. أي علاج يتوقعه الممرض لتسريع التعافي؟

A 35-year-old woman diagnosed with Guillain–Barré syndrome has weakness reaching her thighs over 5 days; vital capacity is stable so far and BP and pulse fluctuate slightly. Which treatment does the nurse expect to speed recovery?

1. A broad IV antibiotic
2. IV immunoglobulin or plasma exchange
3. High-dose oral steroids alone
4. Prophylactic antiepileptic drugs

Answer: B) IV immunoglobulin or plasma exchange. IVIG or plasma exchange reduce severity and speed recovery; steroids have not proved beneficial in GBS. Supportive care, VTE prevention and rehabilitation are essential.