When a client has trigeminal neuralgia, the client should be carefully assessed for:
A)
signs and symptoms of acute cholinergic crisis.
B)
symptoms of acute respiratory distress.
C)
changes in the level of consciousness.
D)
trigger zones that cause pain when stimulated.
D
Explanation:
A)
Clients with trigeminal neuralgia experience severe pain and burning sensations when specific sites near the nose and cheek are stimulated. Identifying exactly where these areas are for a specific client enables the nurse to avoid triggering the sites. Option A refers to MS. Options B and C are not pertinent to trigeminal neuralgia.
Comprehension
Assessment
Physiologic Integrity: Basic Care & Comfort
B)
Clients with trigeminal neuralgia experience severe pain and burning sensations when specific sites near the nose and cheek are stimulated. Identifying exactly where these areas are for a specific client enables the nurse to avoid triggering the sites. Option A refers to MS. Options B and C are not pertinent to trigeminal neuralgia.
Comprehension
Assessment
Physiologic Integrity: Basic Care & Comfort
C)
Clients with trigeminal neuralgia experience severe pain and burning sensations when specific sites near the nose and cheek are stimulated. Identifying exactly where these areas are for a specific client enables the nurse to avoid triggering the sites. Option A refers to MS. Options B and C are not pertinent to trigeminal neuralgia.
Comprehension
Assessment
Physiologic Integrity: Basic Care & Comfort
D)
Clients with trigeminal neuralgia experience severe pain and burning sensations when specific sites near the nose and cheek are stimulated. Identifying exactly where these areas are for a specific client enables the nurse to avoid triggering the sites. Option A refers to MS. Options B and C are not pertinent to trigeminal neuralgia.
Comprehension
Assessment
Physiologic Integrity: Basic Care & Comfort
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