A Patient with Bell's Palsy Refuses to Eat While Others

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient with Bell's palsy refuses to eat while others are present because of embarrassment about drooling. The best response by the nurse is to

• A)respect the patient's feelings and arrange for privacy at mealtimes.
• B)teach the patient to chew food on the unaffected side of the mouth.
• C)offer the patient liquid nutritional supplements at frequent intervals.
• D)discuss the patient's concerns with visitors who arrive at mealtimes.

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