Which of the following teaching points is a priority in the management of symptoms for a client with Bell's palsy?
A) Avoid stimuli that trigger pain.
B) Use ophthalmic lubricant and protect the eye.
C) Encourage semiannual dental exams.
D) Complete the course of antibiotics as prescribed.
B
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The VII cranial nerve supplies muscles to the face. In Bell's palsy, the eye can be affected which results in incomplete closure and risk for injury. The eye can become dry and irritated unless eye moisturizing drops and ophthalmic ointment is applied. Avoiding stimuli that can trigger pain is specific to tic douloureux (cranial nerve V disorder). Encouraging dental exams is a part of care but not the priority. Antibiotics are not used in the treatment of Bell's palsy because it is thought to be caused by a virus.
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