Which of the following actions should the nurse take when assessing a client with trigeminal neuralgia?
A)Examine the mouth and teeth thoroughly.
B)Have the client clench and relax the jaw and eyes.
C)Identify trigger zones by lightly touching the affected side.
D)Gently palpate the face to compare skin temperature bilaterally.

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Oral hygiene is frequently neglected because of fear of triggering facial pain. Having the client clench the facial muscles will not be useful because the sensory branches of the nerve are affected by trigeminal neuralgia. Light touch and palpation may be triggers for pain and should be avoided.

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