A Patient Diagnosed with Bells Palsy Is Being Cared for on an Outpatient

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with Bells palsy is being cared for on an outpatient basis. During health education, the nurse should promote which of the following actions?

A) Applying a protective eye shield at night
B) Chewing on the affected side to prevent unilateral neglect
C) Avoiding the use of analgesics whenever possible
D) Avoiding brushing the teeth