The nurse teaching a patient with trigeminal neuralgia about factors that precipitate an attack would be correct in teaching him to avoid:
A) Washing his face
B) Exposing his skin to sunlight
C) Using artificial tears
D) Drinking liquids at room temperature
Ans: A
Feedback: Washing the face should be avoided if possible due to the fact that this activity can trigger an attack of pain in a patient with trigeminal neuralgia. Exposing the skin to sunlight is not harmful to this patient. Using artificial tears and drinking liquids at room temperature are appropriate behaviors.
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