A Patient with a Long History of Trigeminal Neuralgia Recently

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient with a long history of trigeminal neuralgia recently had a glycerol rhizotomy for control of symptoms.During a follow-up visit after the rhizotomy,what finding indicates to the nurse that the patient has made a successful adjustment to the surgical intervention?

• A) The patient uses an eye shield to protect the cornea from injury.
• B) The patient develops and implements a daily routine of facial exercises.
• C) The patient is careful to chew foods on the unaffected side of the mouth.
• D) The patient returns to previous interpersonal and social relationships with family and friends.

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