A 25-year-old female is diagnosed with tic douloureux. How should the nurse describe this disorder to the patient? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. "This condition is also called Bell's palsy.".
2. "You are the typical age for onset of this condition.".
3. "More women than men have this condition.".
4. "More testing will be necessary.".
5. "The treatment for this condition is to allow it to run its course, which is typically 5 to 7 days.".
3,4
Rationale 1: The other name for this condition is trigeminal neuralgia.
Rationale 2: The condition generally begins after age 40, with the typical onset at 60 to 70 years in approximately 90% of patients.
Rationale 3: This condition affects twice as many women as men.
Rationale 4: Occurrence of this condition in people 20 to 40 years of age may indicate other diseases such as multiple sclerosis.
Rationale 5: This condition does not abate untreated. Pharmacotherapy is necessary. If pharmacotherapy is not successful, surgical treatments are considered.
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