The Nurse Caring for a Patient with Trigeminal Neuralgia Knows

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse caring for a patient with trigeminal neuralgia knows that the treatment focus will be

• A)drugs such as tricyclic anticonvulsants or surgically severing the nerve root (rhizotomy).
• B)antiviral drugs such as acyclovir and physical therapy.
• C)respiratory support and NSAIDs.
• D)physical therapy and warm, moist packs to the affected area.

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