The client with trigeminal neuralgia is about to undergo surgery for pain relief. The client asks how this surgery can relieve the pain associated with the condition. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "The surgeon will cut the connection between the cranial nerves to provide pain relief."
B. "The surgeon will use an electrode to bypass the conduction of the trigeminal nerve."
C. "An incision is made into the nerve itself, and an anesthetic is applied to the area."
D. "A small artery compressing the nerve will be relocated."
D
In some clients, a small artery compresses the nerve as it enters the pons. By relocating this nerve, pain relief is obtained and sensation is spared.
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