A Client Diagnosed with Bell's Palsy Asks the Nurse Why

question 18

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with Bell's palsy asks the nurse why eye drops have been prescribed. Which of the following should the nurse respond to this client?

• A) "Eyes tend to dry out because the eyelids do not close."
• B) "Eyes become irritated because the eye does not make tears."
• C) "Eyes trap dust because the eyelid does not open and the eye needs to be flushed."
• D) "The eye drops should not be prescribed and the physician should be notified."

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Definitions:

Motor Cortex

A structure in the frontal lobe that controls fine motor movement in the body.

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobes, involved in decision making, social behavior, personality, and cognitive planning.

Frontal Cortex

The part of the brain located in the front of the skull, responsible for high-level cognitive functions and decision making.

Sensory Information

Information received and processed by sensory systems, coming from the environment and body senses for interpretation and understanding.