When Teaching Patients Who Are at Risk for Bell's Palsy

question 18

Multiple Choice

When teaching patients who are at risk for Bell's palsy because of previous herpes simplex infection, which information should the nurse include?

• A) "You should call the doctor if pain or herpes lesions occur near the ear."
• B) "Treatment of herpes with antiviral agents will prevent development of Bell's palsy."
• C) "Medications to treat Bell's palsy work only if started before paralysis onset."
• D) "You may be able to prevent Bell's palsy by doing facial exercises regularly."

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