CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

Answer - C - The nurse should provide information, encourage relaxation, and give positive feedback in the plan of care to help the patient cope with his illness. The patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome experiences fear and anxiety from the ascending paralysis and sudden onset of the disorder. The nurse can alleviate these fears by providing accurate information about the patient’s condition, giving expert care and positive feedback to the patient, and encouraging relaxation and distraction. The family can become involved with selected care activities and provide diversion for the patient as well.