CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS
BELLS PALSY
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Question
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A man (42 years) was brought to the hospital by his family because of paralysis of the upper left eyelid. The patient said that initially he felt pain then numbness in the left face and the patient could not frown. From the examination he was diagnosed with bell’s palsy and did not need to be treated. Is nursing education a priority in cases?
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Use artificial tears four times a day to lubricate the eyes
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Massage is combined with warm and moist heat
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Providing a gentle diet that does not require chewing
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face ROMs
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Collaborative use of nerve damage drugs
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Bell’s palsy is an unexplained episode of facial muscle weakness or paralysis. It begins suddenly and worsens over 48 hours. This condition results from damage to the facial nerve (the 7th cranial nerve). Pain and discomfort usually occur on one side of the face or head.
Detailed explanation-2: -Bell’s palsy is a condition that causes sudden weakness in the muscles on one side of the face. In most cases, the weakness is temporary and significantly improves over weeks. The weakness makes half of the face appear to droop. Smiles are one-sided, and the eye on the affected side resists closing.
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