Which action should the nurse take when assessing a patient with trigeminal neuralgia?
A) Have the patient clench the jaws.
B) Inspect the oral mucosa and teeth.
C) Palpate the face to compare skin temperature bilaterally.
D) Identify trigger zones by lightly touching the affected side.
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