When evaluating outcomes of a glycerol rhizotomy for a patient with trigeminal neuralgia, the nurse will
a. assess whether the patient is doing daily facial exercises.
b. question whether the patient is using an eye shield at night.
c. ask the patient about social activities with family and friends.
d. remind the patient to chew on the unaffected side of the mouth.
Question 2Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care for a 62-year-old patient who is experiencing pain from trigeminal neuralgia?
a. Assess fluid and dietary intake.
b. Apply ice packs for 20 minutes.
c. Teach facial relaxation techniques.
d. Spend time talking with the patient.
Question 3The nurse assessing a 54-year-old female patient with newly diagnosed trigeminal neuralgia will ask the patient about
a. visual problems caused by ptosis.
b. triggers leading to facial discomfort.
c. poor appetite caused by loss of taste.
d. weakness on the affected side of the face.
Question 4Which nursing actions could the nurse delegate to a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) who is part of the team caring for a patient with Alzheimer's disease (select all that apply)?
a. Develop a plan to minimize difficult behavior.
b. Administer the prescribed memantine (Namenda).
c. Remove potential safety hazards from the patient's environment.
d. Refer the patient and caregivers to appropriate community resources.
e. Help the patient and caregivers choose memory enhancement methods.
f. Evaluate the effectiveness of the prescribed enteral feedings on patient nutrition.
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