Which of the following is a feature of Guillain-Barré?

a. Ascending muscle weakness
b. Descending muscle weakness
c. Limited to lower extremities
d. Limited to trunk

ANS: A
Guillain-Barré syndrome can commonly show up with lower extremity weakness progressing to the respiratory muscles in one-third of patients.

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