The parents of a newborn ask the nurse what caused the baby's facial nerve paralysis. What knowledge should the nurse's response be based on?

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Pressure on the facial nerve during delivery may result in injury to cranial nerve VII, which can occur with birth injury. A genetic defect, spinal cord injury, or inborn error of metabolism would not cause facial paralysis.

The Parents of a Newborn Ask the Nurse What Caused