The nurse is caring for a client with trigeminal neuralgia who has had a glycerol rhizotomy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
A)Ask whether the client is using an eye shield at night.
B)Determine whether the client is doing daily facial exercises.
C)Question the client about social activities with family and friends.
D)Remind the client to chew food on the unaffected side of the mouth.

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Because withdrawal from social activities is a common manifestation of trigeminal neuralgia, asking about social activities will help in evaluating whether the client's symptoms have improved. Glycerol rhizotomy does not damage the corneal reflex or motor functions of the trigeminal nerve, so there is no need to use an eye shield, do facial exercises, or take precautions with chewing.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Trigeminal Neuralgia