A Patient Is Unable to Differentiate Between Sharp and Dull

question 25

Multiple Choice

A patient is unable to differentiate between sharp and dull stimulations to both sides of her face.The nurse suspects:

• A)Bell's palsy.
• B)Damage to the trigeminal nerve.
• C)Frostbite with resultant paresthesia to the cheeks.
• D)Scleroderma.

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Definitions:

Scientific Method

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