Question

The nurse is planning care for a client with Bell's palsy. Which measure should be included in the plan?

Answer 1

Bells palsy is temporary paralysis of facial muscles due to an inflamed nerve in the brain from bacterial or viral infections. Aside from the drugs are usually prescribed, one measure should be always included in the treatment and that is the facial massage. This is to ensure there will be no muscle dystrophy when the inflammation is cured.