The Client Is Complaining of Pain in His Temporomandibular Joint

question 21

Multiple Choice

The client is complaining of pain in his temporomandibular joint.During the nurse's assessment of this client,which of the following pieces of information does the nurse expect to find?

• A)The client has been under a great deal of stress due to a recent divorce.
• B)The client has developed hypothyroidism.
• C)The client has lost tooth enamel due to nighttime teeth grinding.
• D)The client has developed hypotension.
• E)The client has developed severe tension headaches.

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