When Evaluating a Patient with Trigeminal Neuralgia Who Has Had

question 10

Multiple Choice

When evaluating a patient with trigeminal neuralgia who has had a glycerol rhizotomy, the nurse will

• A) ask whether the patient is using an eye shield at night.
• B) determine whether the patient is doing daily facial exercises.
• C) question the patient about social activities with family and friends.
• D) remind the patient to chew food on the unaffected side of the mouth.

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