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The nurse is collecting data from a client with BellÔÇÖs palsy. Which of the following findings would the nurse expect to observe? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,D,E
Rationale
BellÔÇÖs palsy causes unilateral facial weakness, leading to asymmetrical smiling, loss of forehead/brow movement, and reduced lacrimation. Frequent blinking is unlikely due to impaired muscle control, and shock-like pain is typical of trigeminal neuralgia.