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11 years ago
The nurse is completing teaching to a patient with a new diagnosis of Bell’s palsy. A priority focus of this teaching should be which of the following?
1. eye care
2. promoting effective swallowing
3. pain management
4. improving muscle strength in the upper extremity
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1 -- Eye care should be addressed since manifestations of Bell’s palsy include paralysis of the upper eyelid with loss of the corneal reflex and increased tearing on the affected side. Chewing, not swallowing, may be difficult due to unilateral paralysis of facial muscles. Pain may precede the onset of facial paralysis but is not an issue during the course of the disease. Upper extremity muscles are not affected.
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