When Assessing a Patient with Newly Diagnosed Trigeminal Neuralgia, the Nurse

question 26

Multiple Choice

When assessing a patient with newly diagnosed trigeminal neuralgia, the nurse will ask the patient about

• A) triggers that lead to facial pain.
• B) visual problems caused by ptosis.
• C) poor appetite caused by a loss of taste.
• D) weakness on the affected side of the face.

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