A Patient Is Unable to Differentiate Between Sharp and Dull

question 40

Multiple Choice

A patient is unable to differentiate between sharp and dull stimulation to both sides of her face.The nurse suspects:

• A) Bell's palsy.
• B) damage to the trigeminal nerve.
• C) frostbite with resultant paresthesia to the cheeks.
• D) scleroderma.

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Definitions:

Race

A social construct used to categorize humans into large and distinct populations or groups by heritable physical, social, and cultural traits.

Culturally Inherited Traits

Characteristics, values, or customs passed down from one generation to another within a culture.

Subtle Discrimination

Discrimination that occurs in a less obvious or indirect manner, often through seemingly neutral practices that have discriminatory effects.

Race Categories

Social constructs dividing people into groups based on physical characteristics, often used for demographic and statistical purposes.