The nurse points out the physical therapy modality that would be avoided in the treatment for a client with Bell's palsy is
a. cold packs.
b. facial nerve stimulation with faradic current.
c. gentle massage.
d. moist heat.
A
Palliative measures include physiotherapy, moist heat, gentle massage, and stimulation of the facial nerve with faradic current.
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