A nurse is assessing a client who has Bell's palsy. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply)
Impaired taste
Pain behind the ear.
Muscle distortion
Facial twitching
Hearing loss
Correct Answer : A,B,C
A. Impaired taste is a common symptom of Bell's palsy due to the involvement of the facial nerve, which carries taste fibers.
B. Pain behind the ear is described as a sharp or aching pain. It is a precursor to facial weakness in many cases.
C. As the facial muscles become weak or paralyzed, it leads to a distorted appearance, such as drooping of the eyelid or mouth.
D. Facial twitching is not a typical symptom of Bell's palsy; instead, the muscles are weakened.
E. Hearing loss is not a typical symptom of Bell's palsy.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. amiodarone is a medication used to treat ventricular fibrillation administered after defibrillation.
B. Epinephrine is also used in cardiac arrest, but it is administered after unsuccessful defibrillation attempts.
C. Defibrillation is the immediate life-saving intervention for ventricular fibrillation. It delivers a high- energy shock to the heart to try to restore normal rhythm.
D. While important in cardiac arrest, it is not the immediate priority. Defibrillation takes precedence.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Pupils round, 2mm and constricting to light is a normal pupil response.
B. Decreasing level of consciousness is a critical sign of deteriorating neurological status and requires immediate medical intervention.
C. Temporal headache is a common symptom after head injury but it is not as urgent as a decreasing level of consciousness.
D. Glasgow coma score of 13 indicates a mild to moderate head injury, but it's a static measurement. A decreasing level of consciousness would indicate worsening condition.
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