The nurse is caring for a client with client with GBS. Which finding requires immediate follow-up?

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B. new inability to lift the head and shallow respirations — Ascending weakness can progress to respiratory failure in Guillain-Barre syndrome. Worsening respiratory effort is the priority finding.

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A. difficulty buttoning a shirt

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C. facial weakness when smiling

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D. tingling in the feet