What should a clinician expect when working on a patient with a history of trigeminal neuralgia? (Select all that apply. )
A)Unilaterally involves the maxillary or mandibular branches
B)Usually more involvement of the left side of the face
C)Pattern of pain follows along the seventh cranial nerve branch involved
D)Excruciating short-term pain when facial trigger zones are touched

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Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by unilateral pain that involves the maxillary or mandibular branches of the trigeminal nerve. The pain is typically excruciating and is triggered by touch or movement in specific facial areas known as trigger zones. There is no consistent pattern of pain in terms of which side of the face is more affected. Therefore, options B and C are incorrect.

What Should a Clinician Expect When Working on a Patient