The Nurse Is Providing Care for a Patient After Surgery

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse is providing care for a patient after surgery for treatment of trigeminal neuropathy. Which nursing intervention will the nurse initiate for this patient?

• A)Protect the patient's face from any movement of air.
• B)Place eye patches bilaterally while the patient sleeps.
• C)Check the eye on the surgery side for corneal sensation.
• D)Provide a soft diet with food served at room temperature.

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