Nursing Interventions for Guillain-Barre Syndrome
October 8, 2010 | In: Nursing Interventions
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Nursing Interventions: Guillain-Barre Syndrome
- Turn and reposition the patient, and encourage coughing and deep breathing.
- If respiratory failure becomes imminent, establish an emergency airway with an endotracheal tube.
- Give meticulous skin care to prevent skin-breakdown and contractures.
- Perform passive range of motion exercises within the patient’s pain limits.
- To prevent aspiration, test the gag reflex and elevate the head of the bed before giving the patient anything to eat.
- To prevent thrombophlebitis, apply anti-embolism stockings or compression boots and give prophylactic anticoagulants as ordered.
- If the patient has facial paralysis, give eye and mouth care every 4 hours.
- Offer bed pan every 3 to 4 hours to monitor intake and output regularly.
- To prevent or relieve constipation, offer prune juice and high bulk diet.
- Administer medications as ordered. Analgesics may be prescribed to relieve muscle stiffness and spasm.
- Provide diversions for the patient, such as televisions, family visits, or listening to the radio.
- Provide emotional support to the patient and his family.