Which Action Will the Nurse Include in the Plan of Care

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient with impaired functioning of the left glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) and the vagus nerve (CN X) ?

• A) Withhold oral fluid or foods.
• B) Provide highly seasoned foods.
• C) Insert an oropharyngeal airway.
• D) Apply artificial tears every hour.

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