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Simulated
The nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of Bell's palsy. Which finding should the nurse anticipate?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Bell's palsy is a unilateral facial nerve paralysis that can cause facial drooping, difficulty swallowing due to weakened muscles, and loss of taste on the anterior two-thirds of the tongue on the affected side. Therefore, all of the listed findings (A, B, C) are anticipated in this condition.