The Nurse Is Caring for a Female Client Who Has

The nurse is caring for a female client who has just undergone excision of a parotid gland tumor.The client tells the nurse that she is experiencing facial weakness on the operative side.Which is the nurse's best response?

A) "You may be experiencing a slight stroke, and I will notify the doctor."
B) "This is a temporary condition that will resolve once radiation treatment is begun."
C) "You are experiencing weakness because the facial nerve was irritated during the surgery."
D) "You probably have a pinched nerve after lying on the operating room table for so long."