The nurse is planning discharge teaching for a patient with trigeminal neuralgia. The nurse knows to include information about factors that precipitate an attack. What would the nurse be correct in teaching the patient to avoid?
A) Washing his face
B) Exposing his skin to sunlight
C) Using artificial tears
D) Drinking liquids at room temperature
Ans: A
Feedback: Washing the face should be avoided if possible, due to the fact that this activity can trigger an attack of pain in a patient with trigeminal neuralgia. Using artificial tears and drinking liquids at room temperature would be appropriate behaviors. Exposing the skin to sunlight would not be harmful to this patient.
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