Author Question: A client is diagnosed with a peripheral nerve injury. Which of the following will the nurse most ... (Read 45 times)

asmith134 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client is diagnosed with a peripheral nerve injury. Which of the following will the nurse most likely assess in this client? (Select all that apply.)

1. Paresthesias
2. Paralysis
3. Hypotension
4. Cardiac dysrhythmias
5. Paresis
6. Pain

Question 2

A client is diagnosed with Bell's palsy. Which of the following will the nurse most likely assess in this client?

1. Facial weakness
2. Dry eye
3. Drooling
4. Impaired speech
5. Dizziness
6. Shortness of breath

SomethingSomething · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 5, 6
Paresthesias, paralysis, paresis, and pain are common results of nerve injuries and the degree of dysfunction associated with each of these findings will vary and may change according to the injury. Hypotension and cardiac dysrhythmias are not common assessment findings with a peripheral nerve injury.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Symptoms of Bell's palsy usually begin with facial weakness, pain, a dry eye, and dry mouth. Over time, additional symptoms include: facial twitching, hypersensitivity to sound, drooling, impaired sense of taste, impaired speech, dizziness, and the inability to blink or close the eye. Shortness of breath is not a symptom of Bell's palsy.