Multiple Choice
A patient is diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. What information does the nurse include in an explanation of this disease process?
A) "Your nerve endings are no longer functional and that leads to muscle weakness."
B) "Your body has a disorder that destroys receptor sites at the neuromuscular junction, leading to decreased nerve conduction."
C) "Your body does not make enough of the neurotransmitter needed for movement."
D) "Your nerves have lost their protective covering and impulses are not as smooth."
Correct Answer:
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