Which substance should not be used in assessing the olfactory nerve because its odor can also stimulate the trigeminal nerve endings in the nasal mucus?
a. cloves c. camphor
b. coffee d. chocolate
C
Keep aromatic substances such as cloves, coffee, orange, peanut butter, or chocolate in closed glass vials until they are presented to the patient. Avoid using noxious odors such as alcohol, camphor, ammonia, acetic acid, or formaldehyde, which can stimulate the trigeminal nerve endings in the nasal mucosa.
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A patient is admitted with trauma to the integumentary system. Which type of skin trauma should the nurse prepare to assess?
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