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."

Understand the characteristics and functions of stratified epithelium.

Classify the major categories of tissues in the body.

Recognize the structural characteristics of different epithelial types.

Understand the protein production particular to stratified epithelial cells.

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Definitions:

Pessimistic

Characterized by a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.

Genetic Predispositions

The inherited genetic patterns that influence an organism's traits, behaviors, or vulnerability to certain diseases.

Social And Environmental Conditions

External factors, including society's structures, culture, and the physical environment, that influence individuals' lives and development.

Subliminal Presentation

A method of presenting stimuli below the threshold of conscious awareness, often used in studies to assess the influence on behavior or perception without conscious recognition.