When Evaluating Outcomes of a Glycerol Rhizotomy for a Patient

question 7

Multiple Choice

When evaluating outcomes of a glycerol rhizotomy for a patient with trigeminal neuralgia,the nurse will

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

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