A 66-Year-Old Man Is Undergoing a Procedure to Control Chronic

question 55

Multiple Choice

A 66-year-old man is undergoing a procedure to control chronic throat pain due to Eagle syndrome, a condition frequently caused by a misshapen or elongated styloid process.  During the procedure, the styloid process is trimmed surgically.  However, the left glossopharyngeal nerve is accidentally transected.  Which of the following is most likely to be seen as a result of this patient's nerve injury?

• A)Deviation of the protruded tongue toward the left
• B)Hoarseness due to left vocal cord dysfunction
• C)Impaired taste sensation from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue
• D)Loss of general sensation at the tonsillar lining
• E)Reduced salivary secretion from the submandibular gland

Differentiate between lesions and conditions that require referral to a specialist and those that are benign.

Understand the role of the nurse in providing education and care for patients with oral and nasal health concerns.

Identify the connection between systemic health issues and oral/nasal health.

Recognize signs and symptoms of dehydration in the context of oral health.

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