ATI RN
ATI Nurs 2000 Fundamentals Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client with trigeminal neuralgia has been given suggestions to minimize episodes of pain. Which statement if made by the client would indicate the need for further teaching?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A. Trigeminal neuralgia is triggered by stimuli like chewing, speaking, or even touching the face. Eating very warm or very cold food can exacerbate the pain due to the extreme temperatures stimulating the trigeminal nerve. It is important to avoid extreme temperatures to prevent triggering pain episodes.
Choices B, C, D, and E are all appropriate strategies to minimize pain in trigeminal neuralgia. Chewing on the unaffected side reduces pressure on the affected nerve, rinsing the mouth can help avoid painful tooth brushing, and washing the face with cotton pads is gentle on the skin and less likely to trigger pain.
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