The nurse identifies a patient with type 1 diabetes and a history of herpes simplex infection as being at risk for Bell's palsy. Which information should the nurse include in teaching the patient?
a. "You may be able to prevent Bell's palsy by doing facial exercises regularly."
b. "Prophylactic treatment of herpes with antiviral agents prevents Bell's palsy."
c. "Medications to treat Bell's palsy work only if started before paralysis onset."
d. "Call the doctor if you experience pain or develop herpes lesions near the ear."
ANS: D
Pain or herpes lesions near the ear may indicate the onset of Bell's palsy and rapid corticosteroid treatment may reduce the duration of Bell's palsy symptoms. Antiviral therapy for herpes simplex does not reduce the risk for Bell's palsy. Corticosteroid therapy will be most effective in reducing symptoms if started before paralysis is complete but will still be somewhat effective when started later. Facial exercises do not prevent Bell's palsy.
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