ATI NCLEX-RN Practice Questions Practice Question
The client is diagnosed with Bell’s palsy. Which intervention should the nurse implement to protect the client’s affected eye?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bell’s palsy causes facial paralysis, impairing eye closure and risking corneal damage. An eye patch at night protects the eye from drying and injury. Corticosteroids reduce inflammation, blinking is encouraged, and antibiotics are not indicated.
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