A Client Has Trigeminal Neuralgia and Has Begun Skipping Meals

question 11

Multiple Choice

A client has trigeminal neuralgia and has begun skipping meals and not brushing his teeth,and his family believes he has become depressed.What action by the nurse is best?

• A) Ask the client to explain his feelings related to this disorder.
• B) Explain how dental hygiene is related to overall health.
• C) Refer the client to a medical social worker for assessment.
• D) Tell the client that he will become malnourished in time.

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