A Client with Trigeminal Neuralgia Is About to Undergo Surgery

A client with trigeminal neuralgia is about to undergo surgery for pain relief.The client asks,"How will this surgery relieve my pain?" How does the nurse respond?

A) "The surgeon will cut the connection between the cranial nerves."
B) "The surgeon will use an electrode to bypass the trigeminal nerve conduction."
C) "An incision is made into the nerve itself, and an anesthetic is applied to the area."
D) "A small artery compressing the nerve will be relocated."