The nurse is preparing to assess a client that is experiencing TMJ discomfort. Which should the nurse be concerned with?
A. Impaired ability to slide the upper jaw.
B. Difficulty swallowing.
C. Decreased tongue motion.
D. Difficulty speaking.
E. Difficulty chewing.
Ans:
D. Difficulty speaking.
E. Difficulty chewing.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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a. Get up out of bed slowly. b. Take hot baths. c. Report sexual dysfunction immediately. d. Stop taking the drug if side effects occur.