Adam, 70 years old, is being evaluated for possible myasthen…
Adam, 70 years old, is being evaluated for possible myasthenia gravis (MG). The FNP knows that MG is commonly seen in women between 20 and 40 years old. Adam, however, is experiencing an ocular form of MG, has dysphonia, and does not have any thymus abnormalities. Adam asks why the FNP is concerned about MG, as he is older and this is a “young person’s disease.” Which responses from the FNP are best?